Politics
Change the date: locals, council back Australia Day change
City of Melbourne councillors, residents and businesses owners have all shown majority support to move Australia Day away from January 26.
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Feral cat colonies found
Colonies of feral cats are wandering the streets of the municipality; a City of Melbourne report has revealed.
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Labor candidate begins campaign to claw back Melbourne from Greens
Kensington resident and former journalist Rebecca Thistleton will attempt to unseat Greens incumbent Ellen Sandell and wrestle the seat of Melbourne back into Labor hands at the November state election.
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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.
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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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City Square gets a new (temporary) shed
Aurora lands in the CBD
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