Politics

Lifting of late-night liquor ban looms, as councillors call for review

January 25th, 2023 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne will conduct a review of its local planning policy in response to the state government’s pledge to end a 13-year freeze on new late-night CBD venues.

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Fresh face brings new energy to Melbourne for the Liberal Party

January 25th, 2023 - Sean Car

Evan Mulholland is Melbourne’s new Member in the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament, and he represents a fresh voice for both his local constituents, as well as for the Victorian Liberal Party.

Rates to rise as cap doubles, but “modest” increase frustrates

January 25th, 2023 - David Schout

City of Melbourne locals could pay up to 3.5 per cent more for their council rates next financial year, after the Victorian Government doubled the rate cap for 2023/24.

Councillor’s trip to NZ provides key learning opportunities

January 25th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

City of Melbourne councillor Jamal Hakim says a recent trip to New Zealand has provided valuable insights into various cultural and social programs that can be embraced back home.

Three statues of women set to be celebrated in the municipality

January 25th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Three new statues commemorating significant women in Melbourne’s history will be erected as the City of Melbourne looks to close the gap on gender inequality.

QR code vandalism makes scrubbing the city clean more difficult

January 25th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The City of Melbourne is working with Victoria Police to track down the culprits responsible for vandalising dozens of QR codes used for reporting graffiti.

Time to close the gender gap in statues

January 25th, 2023 - CBD News

Of the 580 statues in Melbourne just nine depict real women. There are more statues of fairies and nymphs than there are of actual real women who lived in this city.