Politics
The 2024 City of Melbourne election: a review
With just a matter of days until voting closes on October 25, who looks the most likely to take charge at Melbourne Town Hall following a lengthy and, at times, fiery campaign?
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Team Wood to poach major events for Melbourne
City of Melbourne would create a battle plan to snatch major national and international events from other cities and look at growing events already listed on Melbourne’s own calendar.
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Meet your new Upper House Greens MP - Anasina Gray-Barberio
I’m excited to introduce Anasina Gray-Barberio, our newest Victorian Greens MP.
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Lord Mayoral candidates share plans for the future of Melbourne business
At an event hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Committee for Melbourne on October 9, guests heard directly from “business-focused” Lord Mayoral candidates on their vision for Melbourne.
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Melbourne Money to make a comeback under Team Wood
Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood says Melbourne’s live music scene is suffering a “crisis of confidence” and has pledged to revive the COVID-era Melbourne Money program if elected.
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Arron Wood pledges $15m Intercultural Museum for Melbourne
Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood and running mate Erin Deering have committed $15 million to build a world-class interactive museum in the City of Melbourne if elected this month.
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From Greenline to the Regent Theatre: who’s in the box seat for Town Hall?
With the election campaign for the City of Melbourne now in overdrive, we assess who looks likely to take the reins at Town Hall for the next four years in what is becoming an increasing tight contest.
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Team Reece says it’s ready to “get good done” for Melbourne
Incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has revealed the full list of names of those he’s taking to the City of Melbourne elections, who he said had “the experience and energy” required to serve the people of Melbourne.
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Former councillor Cathy Oke joins Arron Wood’s team for Melbourne
Former Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood has revealed his team to challenge incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece at October’s City of Melbourne election, which sees the surprise return of a former long-term councillor.
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Asako Saito vies to become first Japanese councillor elected to Melbourne
North Melbourne resident and state government public servant Asako Saito is hoping to become the first Japanese councillor to serve the City of Melbourne if elected at October’s elections.
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Frankie’s post-lockdown play
Here comes Paragon
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