Politics

Construction industry delays hamper Queen Victoria Market renewal

October 26th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Delays facing the revamp of Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) new Food Hall as well as sheds being closed for restoration “continues to have a significant impact,” a City of Melbourne report says.

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CBD safety and injecting room on the agenda as candidates make their pitch ahead of Victorian Election

October 26th, 2022 - David Schout

Candidates vying for the seat of Melbourne in the upcoming Victorian State Election spoke with CBD residents in October about a number of key local and wider issues.

Residents’ fight to keep Queen St roundabout grows after having not “heard anything”

October 26th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A group of residents are begging the City of Melbourne to reconsider its plan to remove a large roundabout next to the Queen Victoria Market, arguing the traffic strategy “is nonsense”.

Red bricks ripped up as Hardware Lane revamped

October 26th, 2022 - David Schout

Hardware Lane’s iconic red bricks will be ripped up and replaced by bluestone paving as part of $2 million works to improve the popular CBD dining laneway.

Council introduces pop-up library on Bourke St

October 26th, 2022 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne opened a new “pop-up library lounge” to the community at 628 Bourke St on October 17.

Key council reports to be made public far earlier

October 25th, 2022 - David Schout

Locals could be given an extra week to consider important council reports after the City of Melbourne pledged to amend their governance rules.

Council ramps up graffiti blitz

October 25th, 2022 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has pledged “faster graffiti removal” than ever before, with its Rapid Response Clean Team now proactively patrolling graffiti hotspots in neighbourhoods outside the CBD for the first time.

Council’s CEO announces shock resignation

October 20th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

City of Melbourne chief executive Justin Hanney will stand down from his role after conceding a decision not to declare a donation earlier this year for a yacht race was an “oversight”.

New board appointed to make Melbourne “the destination of choice”

September 21st, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The City of Melbourne has announced the establishment of an Invest Melbourne board, complete with eight industry leaders and experts from a multitude of sectors.