Politics
Council calling on locals to have their say on the CBD’s “Future Streets”
The City of Melbourne opened its 10-week consultation process with the community in August on its Future Streets Framework – a strategy which looks to completely reshape the CBD’s street space for decades to come.
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Locals, stakeholders endorse CBD end of Greenline, less convinced about Docklands side
Hundreds of residents and stakeholders have strongly endorsed designs for the eastern “city” end of the City of Melbourne’s flagship Greenline project but have expressed less certainty about the western “Docklands” side.
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Stage one of Hardware Lane upgrade begins
Works to revitalise Hardware Lane is under way to improve pedestrian safety and attract more visitors.
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Council scraps plan for increased busking fees
A win for CBD buskers, with the council ditching a plan to hike up fees from July 1.
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Melbourne’s Iranian community protests after executions of three men
More than 100 people gathered outside the State Library of Victoria in May following the execution of three men in Iran who had been accused of killing police during an anti-government protest sparked by the tragic death of 22-year-old civilian Mahsa Amini.
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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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Citizen scientists log the city’s top three insects
New-look Koorie Heritage Trust
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