Politics

Council convenes key groups to help fix southern end of Elizabeth St

January 24th, 2024 - David Schout

The Lord Mayor has said that a “targeted approach” was required to make a problematic area near Flinders Street Station “safer and more welcoming”.

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Petition launched to give owners more powers against short-stays

January 19th, 2024 - Sean Car

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.

CBD bar gets green light to play amplified live music

December 18th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.

City of Melbourne elections: who’s staying, who’s going?

November 21st, 2023 - Sean Car

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.

Traffic “mayhem” at Queen Vic Market causes angst as council seeks extension to permit

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.

City Library set for makeover, with new spaces for the whole community

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The CBD’s much-loved City Library is set to undergo a major revamp, creating a more inviting and modern space.

Lord Mayor off to Dubai for climate change conference

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.

Renters getting a rough go under Labor

November 21st, 2023 - Evan Mulholland

If you’ve had the misfortunate of attending a rental inspection in Melbourne, you’re not alone.

Councillor: absence of CBD polling booths for voting in referendum, elections “not good enough”

October 25th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Local residents were forced to travel to polling centres outside the CBD to vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14 due to a lack of available polling centres.