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QVM renewal finances: the numbers aren’t the only problem
The latest financial reckoning for the Queen Victoria Market renewal has again exposed a problem that has followed the project almost from the beginning: the City of Melbourne has never been particularly good at explaining how it is paying for it.
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Food relief motion passes after turbulent week for council and Salvation Army
A City of Melbourne push to shore up after-hours food relief has received overwhelming support from councillors following a turbulent week of public debate over the future of the Salvation Army’s central-city services.
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Business groups maintain pressure as Carroll pauses work-from-home laws
Victoria’s leading business and employer groups have welcomed Premier Ben Carroll’s decision to pause the state government’s controversial work-from-home legislation, but say the Bill should still be scrapped entirely.
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Who actually pays Victorians the most for solar
A Victorian solar owner scrolls past an ad promising a big feed-in rate and assumes the maths is simple. Bigger number, bigger cheque. Solar exports rarely work out that neatly.
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EastEnders to host Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor
Inner-city locals will have a rare opportunity to hear directly from Melbourne’s two senior civic leaders when EastEnders hosts Lord Mayor Nick Reece and Deputy Lord Mayor Roshena Campbell on Monday, August 17.
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New Queen Victoria Market initiative backs social enterprises to create jobs
A new six-year social enterprise program has launched at Queen Victoria Market, testing whether stronger business foundations can translate into better employment outcomes for people facing barriers to work.
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Council backs one-year multicultural advisory committee pilot
The City of Melbourne will establish a multicultural advisory committee to strengthen community input into council policies, services and communications after councillors unanimously endorsed a one-year pilot on August 4.
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Hosier Lane back in action following accessibility upgrades
Upgrade works have been completed at Hosier Lane, improving accessibility and pedestrian movement through one of Melbourne’s best-known street art destinations.
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CBD greening projects share in council funding boost
Three high-profile CBD greening projects, including one at Federation Square, will share $250,000 under the City of Melbourne’s latest Urban Forest Fund grants round.
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Collins St launches Australia-first precinct valet service
Visitors to Collins St will soon be able to hand over their car keys and spend the day in the city under what is being billed as Australia’s first precinct-wide valet parking service.
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“Make Room” homelessness housing project a step closer despite objections
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