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Lord Mayor says more office workers needed to give CBD businesses the confidence they need to keep trading
Lord Mayor Sally Capp has called for a review of the state government’s work-from-home advice as the measure was taking a toll on small businesses in the CBD.
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No decision on injecting room site until 2023
The state government cited “shifting patterns of drug harms in the CBD” as a reason for the latest delay to the release of a crucial report.
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Lord Mayor takes away key learnings from Singapore trip
Lord Mayor Sally Capp has vowed to ensure Melbourne reclaims the title of the world’s most liveable city after drawing inspiration from her recent visit to Singapore.
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Smoke-free zones could be extended
Smoking and vaping could be banned across certain parts of the city as the City of Melbourne looks to extend its smoke-free zones.
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Plans for Birrarung Marr boardwalk revealed in first big Greenline step
The river edge at Birrarung Marr will be transformed by new greenery and a 450-metre boardwalk in what is the City of Melbourne’s first big step in the $300m ‘city-shaping’ Greenline project.
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Greek precinct gets a revamp in time for popular festival
The city’s Greek precinct is undergoing a facelift in Lonsdale St which is set to improve dining facilities and add additional greenery.
Read MoreNew “night chair” appointed
Performing arts professional Penny Miles has been appointed as chair of the City of Melbourne’s Night-time Economy Advisory Committee, leading a group of industry experts to enhance Melbourne’s resurgence after dark.
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Council tackles waste and graffiti
The City of Melbourne will look to other countries including New York in ways it can reduce the amount of waste truck movements within the CBD.
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Night time committee extended for another year
All 18 members of the City of Melbourne’s first Night Time Economy Advisory Committee (NTEAC) have been reappointed for a further 12 months to continue supporting the city’s recovery from COVID-19.
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Council unleashes eight new off-leash parks, but CBD dogs left disappointed
While the City of Melbourne will establish eight new off-leash dog parks across the municipality, many CBD dog owners have been left disappointed as continued pleas for an off-leash zone in Flagstaff Gardens go unmet.
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Public and private visions don’t mix
Celebrating new heritage controls
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