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Council’s charged debate on child abuse in places of worship
The City of Melbourne passed a motion last month regarding the safety of children following a charged debate in response to comments by the archbishop of Melbourne that he would not comply with new mandatory reporting laws.
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Extending the free tram zone: Good move or bad?
As state parliament considers the merit of extending the free tram zone, it appears people are split on whether free rides should extend beyond the CBD.
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Pedestrians take priority in new strategy
After two years of consultation with experts and the public, the City of Melbourne has finally endorsed its 10-year transport plan for the city.
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Foot traffic confusion at Degraves St
The precinct surrounding Flinders St has come under pressure.
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Flagstaff precinct development
The growth of Flagstaff continues to attract plenty of interest from developers and October saw activity from three applications in particular. CBD News provides updates below.
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Therry St building floods again
For the third time in two months, flooding has forced people out of their homes in the Zen Harmony apartments on Therry St.
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Plastic bag-free CBD
The City of Melbourne is supporting the business community with preparing for the introduction of the state-wide ban on single-use plastic shopping bags.
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Art grants
The City of Melbourne has awarded more than $800,000 to a diverse range of artists, as part of the latest round of its annual arts grants program.
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Market plans “a recipe for congestion”
CBD North residents continue to express concerns over the City of Melbourne's proposed road and traffic changes as part of its renewal of Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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New homelessness deal on the table
The City of Melbourne is close to securing a deal from the state government as part of a new approach to homelessness, according to comments made by the Lord Mayor.
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Police ‘not at fault’
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