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Labor calls for “culture change” at Town Hall

July 22nd, 2020 - Sean Car

For the first time in recent memory, the Labor Party has formed a serious ticket in its bid for Town Hall in 2020 and its team says it wants to “change the culture” and create a “real city government”.

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Growing unease as extended building hours continue

July 22nd, 2020 - David Schout

Weekday construction work on many CBD job sites will continue for 14 hours a day during Melbourne’s second coronavirus lockdown, despite growing frustration from mostly housebound residents

An end to facadism

July 22nd, 2020 - Sean Car

A move to modernise Melbourne’s heritage system has been approved by the Minister for Planning Richard Wynne, which ends the city’s controversial love affair with facadism.

Hotel on Hosier gets the nod

July 22nd, 2020 - Meg Hill

The City of Melbourne has given the green light to a controversial hotel development in the CBD’s famous Hosier Lane.

Apartment COVID safety clarity

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

The state government has finally provided guidelines assisting residents and owners’ corporations (OCs) living in apartment towers limit the transmission of the coronavirus in multi dwelling buildings.

Business help amid “devastating” impact of lockdown

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

CBD businesses will benefit from a $20 million lifeline after the state government declared local businesses had been “uniquely hit” by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Should government convert empty CBD Airbnbs into affordable housing?

July 22nd, 2020 - Katie Johnson

As COVID-19 continues to restrict international and interstate travel, the once-bustling CBD has turned into a ghost town.

CBD’s first new park in 40 years

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

The first new park in the CBD in 40 years is nearing completion on Market St at the foot of the Collins Arch development.

Calls for local government reform

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

Cr Jackie Watts has led a push by councillors calling on new Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane to undertake a review of the City of Melbourne Act 2001.