Politics
“It’s time for a public review”: Push for election overhaul
City of Melbourne councillors have urged the state government to begin a review into the council’s “unique” electoral system by next year, in time for the 2024 election
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Councillor’s federal politics bid could pave way for city first
City of Melbourne Cr Roshena Campbell has begun a bid to enter Federal Parliament, in a move that could see her replaced by Town Hall’s first ever indigenous councillor.
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Women speak out about sexual abuse
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
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
Hansard can be decidedly inconvenient for pivoting politicians.
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Protestors silenced by council laws
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
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!
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
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
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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Lord Mayor calls for urgent help amid “extremely worrying” report into the city’s ailing economy
New planning controls for CBD
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