Politics
Since Labor has been in power …
For almost a decade now, rents in Melbourne have increased by around 58 per cent. You might think it’s just bad luck, but it’s really because Labor hasn’t managed the economy well.
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Councillor raises questions about Greenline costs
City of Melbourne Cr Roshena Campbell says “a lot of people in Melbourne” would see the money spent to date on the Greenline project as “eye-watering”.
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“Chainsaw massacre”: residents condemn Vic Market tree removal
Residents are up in arms over early works that have begun to remove a large roundabout with trees next to Queen Victoria Market as part of a plan to “unlock” a proposed $1.7 billion high-rise tower development.
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Council to introduce a First Nations committee
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously voted in favour of establishing a First Nations advisory committee (FNC), which will play a crucial role “in the governance of the council”.
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Parliament Reserve suffers from neglect, residents call for action
Parliament Reserve, a popular park next to Parliament House, is being subjected to vandalism, bins overflowing, and banned bike riders, according to a concerned life-long resident.
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All are welcome at Camp Sovereignty
Right in the heart of our city, in between the NGV and Myer Music Bowl, is a patch of land where the remains of First Nations people from 38 clans have been laid to rest. Yet, this place is still, insensitively, called “King’s Domain”.
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New park mooted for MacKenzie St
A new small urban park complete with garden beds and trees has been proposed for the northern end of the CBD.
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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.
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Reflecting 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.
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Overall crime figure falls in the CBD
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