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City of Melbourne delivers record budget, but predicted surplus pushed back
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the rising cost of living was “central” to this year’s budget, as the City of Melbourne remained in the red.
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Council property used for childcare services sold off
An “underutilised” City of Melbourne-owned property in the CBD is among four properties to have been recently sold off.
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Council takes away key learnings from London health summit
City of Melbourne councillor Dr Olivia Ball says a key learning from her attendance at a health summit in London was the important role urban planning can play in childhood nutrition.
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New Munro library and community hub works begin
Work has officially begun on the much-anticipated Munro library and community hub project, which is set to be the biggest of its kind in the City of Melbourne.
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Parking overhaul as drivers to pay until 10pm and on Sundays
Drivers will soon be slugged for Sunday parking in the CBD, however can park free of charge for the first 15 minutes in a bid to keep the inner city moving.
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New Greenline designs revealed as Birrarung Marr works pushed back
New designs for the $300 million Greenline project have been revealed by the City of Melbourne, providing a clearer picture of the council’s plan for the “city-shaping” trail.
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Deputy Lord Mayor visits China to build business and education relationships
Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece is visiting China to rebuild and strengthen business and cultural ties, while advocating for Melbourne as a “leading city for international students”.
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City of Melbourne councillors unanimously back Voice to Parliament “yes” vote
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously backed the “yes” campaign in the lead up to a vote on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
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Pedestrian numbers higher than pre-COVID as council renews focus on office workers return
For the first time since the onset of COVID-19, monthly pedestrian traffic in the City of Melbourne has hit a higher level since before the pandemic.
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Council’s International Women’s Day invitation to nominate women for new statues
Lord Mayor Sally Capp used the platform of International Women’s Day to call on Melbournians to nominate inspirational women for statues in the city.
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Historic exhibition LOVING shines light on a century of hidden same-sex love
CBD continues post-pandemic bounce back
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