Politics

Concerns over the “security” and “fairness” of the electoral roll 

Concerns over the “security” and “fairness” of the electoral roll 

October 23rd, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

While the electoral roll is considered a valuable dataset to anyone running in a council election, several City of Melbourne candidates are concerned by the current privacy measures and the inequitable nature of the ways the data can be used. 

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The 2024 City of Melbourne election: a review

October 23rd, 2024 - Sean Car

With just a matter of days until voting closes on October 25, who looks the most likely to take charge at Melbourne Town Hall following a lengthy and, at times, fiery campaign?

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Team Wood to poach major events for Melbourne

October 23rd, 2024 - David Allen

City of Melbourne would create a battle plan to snatch major national and international events from other cities and look at growing events already listed on Melbourne’s own calendar.

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Meet your new Upper House Greens MP - Anasina Gray-Barberio

October 23rd, 2024 - Ellen Sandell

I’m excited to introduce Anasina Gray-Barberio, our newest Victorian Greens MP. 

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Lord Mayoral candidates share plans for the future of Melbourne business

October 17th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

At an event hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Committee for Melbourne on October 9, guests heard directly from “business-focused” Lord Mayoral candidates on their vision for Melbourne.

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Melbourne Money to make a comeback under Team Wood

October 15th, 2024 - David Allen

Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood says Melbourne’s live music scene is suffering a “crisis of confidence” and has pledged to revive the COVID-era Melbourne Money program if elected.

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Arron Wood pledges $15m Intercultural Museum for Melbourne

October 4th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina

Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood and running mate Erin Deering have committed $15 million to build a world-class interactive museum in the City of Melbourne if elected this month.

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From Greenline to the Regent Theatre: who’s in the box seat for Town Hall? 

September 25th, 2024 - Sean Car

With the election campaign for the City of Melbourne now in overdrive, we assess who looks likely to take the reins at Town Hall for the next four years in what is becoming an increasing tight contest.

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Team Reece says it’s ready to “get good done” for Melbourne

September 25th, 2024 - Sean Car

Incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has revealed the full list of names of those he’s taking to the City of Melbourne elections, who he said had “the experience and energy” required to serve the people of Melbourne.

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Former councillor Cathy Oke joins Arron Wood’s team for Melbourne

September 25th, 2024 - Sean Car

Former Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood has revealed his team to challenge incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece at October’s City of Melbourne election, which sees the surprise return of a former long-term councillor.

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