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Susan Riley calls time on council
After a decorated 15 years on council, which included being the first woman to ever be elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the much-loved Susan Riley has said farewell to Town Hall ahead of the October 24 elections
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Residents assess their year
Residents3000 held its annual general meeting (AGM) on September 3 with a meeting over Zoom where Lord Mayor Sally Capp addressed residents as guest speaker.
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Laneways to recovery
The state government has announced a six-month project to revitalise many of the CBD’s iconic laneways as part of its post-COVID recovery plans.
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Development proposal to demolish Hub Arcade
A development application to be considered by the City of Melbourne is seeking to demolish the Hub Arcade on Little Collins St and build a 12-storey residential hotel in its place.
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City bears brunt of COVID-19 pain
Inner Melbourne has suffered the worst economic hit from COVID-19 within Australia as a result of restrictions, according to research commissioned by the City of Melbourne.
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Sally Capp promises to serve up Melbourne Restaurant Week
Melbourne would host a twice-yearly, week-long festival celebrating the city’s renowned restaurants and cafes, under a re-elected Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
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Cycling, pedestrian works ramp up in quiet CBD
As the usually bustling CBD remains quiet under COVID-19 restrictions, the City of Melbourne is pushing ahead with key works before workers and visitors return.
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Sustainability advanced in the City of Melbourne
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously passed two key environmental motions, combining as a major step toward the council reaching its goal of zero net emissions by 2040.
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Hanging out in the CBD
During the long shutdown, the owners of some of the CBD’s most treasured hang-outs have turned inwards and reflected on their former prosperity.
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Council elections … here we go!
With candidate nominations having closed on September 22 and the City of Melbourne now officially in caretaker mode, voters can now meet the full field that’s in front of them ahead of the council elections on October 24.
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Towers threaten unprotected Melbourne heritage
Philharmonic is facing extinction
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