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Just one-third back giving priority to Aboriginal names, prominent women for new streets
City of Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has criticised survey results that he said gave disproportionate voice to non-residents and older people.
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Australia is failing community on Palestine
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grows by the hour, elected representatives at all levels of government in Australia are being asked to take a stand, and the City of Melbourne will debate this very issue on February 20.
Read MoreReflecting on Australia Day
With another Australia Day now past us, we have an opportunity to reflect on our nation and the reasons why it cherished by so many of those who live here, those who have decided to call Australia home and the many millions more who wish to do.
Read MoreCouncil convenes key groups to help fix southern end of Elizabeth St
The Lord Mayor has said that a “targeted approach” was required to make a problematic area near Flinders Street Station “safer and more welcoming”.
Read MorePetition launched to give owners more powers against short-stays
Victorian Liberal MP Georgie Crozier has endorsed a petition led by a group of inner-city residents calling on tougher laws on short-stay accommodation to be introduced by the state government.
Read MoreCBD bar gets green light to play amplified live music
A former troubled CBD venue now operating as a swanky tequila bar has been given approval to play amplified live music as the new owners promise to work positively with the community.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne elections: who’s staying, who’s going?
It sounds a bit cliché to proclaim, “the next term of council could be the most important ever for the City of Melbourne”. After all, every new term of local government is as important as the last.
Read MoreTraffic “mayhem” at Queen Vic Market causes angst as council seeks extension to permit
Road traffic woes stemming from renewal works to Queen Victoria Market may drag out further after the City of Melbourne requested to extend a five-year Heritage Victoria permit for various projects.
Read MoreCity Library set for makeover, with new spaces for the whole community
The CBD’s much-loved City Library is set to undergo a major revamp, creating a more inviting and modern space.
Read MoreLord Mayor off to Dubai for climate change conference
Lord Mayor Sally Capp is set to jet off to Dubai to meet with companies that can “progress commercial opportunities” in support of climate resilience back home.
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