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Smoke shuts down city construction
Bushfire smoke blanketing the city in January caused construction to grind to a halt, as conditions became too dangerous for outside work.
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Driven by support
The Salvation Army is in Major Brendan Nottle’s blood.
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A boost to the senses
New beacons along Bourke and Swanston streets will use audio and messaging technology to help people with low vision or blindness navigate the city.
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Building system under review
The world-renowned building professional who led the review of high-rise regulation following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in London will be part of an expert panel that leads comprehensive review of Victoria’s building system.
Read MoreCouncil pressures VicRoads on safety
The City of Melbourne has called on VicRoads to reduce speed limits in a western pocket of the CBD after the failure of private requests to address safety issues late last year.
Read MoreA big summer break but your councillors work hard
Being a City of Melbourne councillor can be a time-consuming job but one thing that tends to happen over the silly season is that you get a decent break from public meetings.
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EastEnders’ new president
The presidency of city resident group EastEnders has passed into new hands.
Read MoreCouncil more than just the three “Rs”: Expert
In 2019 the City of Melbourne was criticised for tackling issues beyond its authority, but a politics expert has moved to its defence, arguing the “roads, rates and rubbish” mandate on local government downplays the democratic role it undertakes.
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Living Room continues “no judgement” mantra
Entering its 19th year of operation, Hosier Lane’s Living Room continues to provide a vital free health service for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreFed Square in the public eye
Federation Square’s governance model and its connection to the Yarra River are priority concerns for the public according to the first report from the square’s ongoing review.
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Renter rights: what Victoria’s new rental laws mean for landlords
Nightly truck procession to continue
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