Politics
What can a lord mayor do?
Being elected Melbourne’s Lord Mayor doesn’t necessarily mean the winner will have any capacity to change anything or get anything done.
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Doyle damned
The City of Melbourne’s independent investigation into sexual harassment claims against former lord mayor Robert Doyle has returned four adverse findings.
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All this … and ripped off too!
Former councillor Tessa Sullivan not only felt sexually degraded by Robert Doyle. She also felt financially duped by him.
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Revolving door for spin doctors
The City of Melbourne is struggling to get enough “spin” on its media messaging, having churned 17 media advisers since mid-2015.
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Melbourne’s lucky day
The City of Melbourne has just got lucky with the chance inclusion of Nicholas Frances Gilley as its 11th councillor.
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Caiafa booted off council. Riley back
A judge has removed City of Melbourne councillor and Queen Victoria Market trader Michael Caiafa and replaced him with former Team Doyle councillor Susan Riley.
Read MoreWill the real Melbourne please stand up
The ambiguity surrounding the place name “Melbourne” is a continuing challenge for those who live and work within postcode 3000.
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Noise wars: A guide to CBD survival
If you are thinking about living in the CBD, you would do well to find a spot in these three garbage-truck-restricted zones.
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Minister is aiming for a positive legacy
New Planning Minister Richard Wynne says he’s got the best job in town.
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From busking to the city’s top job
New Melbourne council CEO Ben Rimmer is returning to the city which gave him a start in life – as a young busker playing violin for extra cash.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival adds magic, circus and science to 2026 lineup
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