Politics

Women speak out about sexual abuse

Women speak out about sexual abuse

March 25th, 2021 - CBD News

The CBD had its own version of the March 4 Justice on March 15 as thousands of women spread throughout the Treasury Gardens then launched smaller protests at significant sites around the city.

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The Wild West of OC elections

February 24th, 2021 - CBD News

Owners’ corporations (OCs) are often referred to as a fourth tier of government – and our elections are just as political! 

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Government hypocrisy on the record

February 24th, 2021 - CBD News

Hansard can be decidedly inconvenient for pivoting politicians.

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Protestors silenced by council laws

January 28th, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge

The release of 26 refugees from detention in the Park Hotel in Swanston St is a victory for their supporters and a strong campaign over the Christmas period.

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Leadership roles assigned as council revamps meetings

January 28th, 2021 - David Schout

Key portfolios for the next four years have been assigned to recently-elected City of Melbourne councillors, who have endorsed a new way to conduct meetings.

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The council election results are (nearly) in!

October 28th, 2020 - CBD News

An early sample of City of Melbourne election votes suggest Sally Capp is a warm favourite to be returned as Lord Mayor, but she might still face a challenge from rival Arron Wood on preferences and donkey votes

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Council suspends parking fines after social media storm

August 26th, 2020 - Katie Johnson

The City of Melbourne has suspended parking restrictions and fees in green sign parking bays after a fine issued to an ICU doctor sparked community outrage.  

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The day of the long report

February 20th, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

When councillors travel overseas on the public purse they usually cobble together a couple of pages to account for their time, hoping they won’t end up in the tabloid press.

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Cop out on trucks

May 29th, 2018 - Shane Scanlan

Locals seeking respite from garbage truck noise will be sorely disappointed with the City of Melbourne’s new waste strategy.

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Candidates face CBD residents

April 26th, 2018 - CBD News

Thanks to Residents 3000’s “meet the candidates” forum on April 5, locals got a good idea about which lord mayoral candidates have an understanding and appreciation of CBD issues.

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