Politics
Protestors gather in Melbourne to demand justice for Ukraine
Demonstrators gathered on the steps of Parliament House on Spring St in the CBD on July 10 to protest a recent Russian missile attack on Ukraine that tragically claimed the lives of 29 individuals.
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Nicholas Reece sworn in as 105th Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Long-standing councillor Nicholas Reece was officially sworn in as the 105th Lord Mayor of Melbourne on July 2, pledging to be a “a hands-on Lord Mayor”.
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Council responds to Lay report
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously supported the Victorian Government’s Statewide Action Plan to reduce drug harm following the long-awaited release of a report into a proposed CBD safe injecting room.
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Council to put Little Collins St carpark on the market
The City of Melbourne will sell a CBD carpark to help alleviate future “strain” on its projected ability to provide new community facilities.
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Brisbane and Sydney are cracking down on Airbnb, Labor should do the same here
Melbourne is a great place to live, but the lack of affordable housing is making it harder and harder for us to live here.
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Your voice, your city: How and why to register for Melbourne’s upcoming council elections
This October the City of Melbourne will host its council elections by postal vote, presenting a vital opportunity for all residents, businesses, and ratepayers to shape the future of our vibrant city.
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Victoria’s financial landscape under Labor’s stewardship increasingly perilous
Former Premier Dan Andrews asserted that we could have “not rail or hospitals” but both, referencing the Old El Paso advertisement. However, Labor’s most recent budget shows this was never possible.
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Melbourne’s live music scene at risk
Whether you love sticky carpets and getting sweaty with a room of punters or sitting down with a nice glass of wine and listening to an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, we are so lucky to have so many incredible live music venues in Victoria.
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“Swanston Triangle” to undergo green renewal
An unused corner pocket of the CBD located at the intersection of Swanston and Victoria streets will be transformed into a new green open space under a City of Melbourne plan.
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Sally Capp bows out as Lord Mayor on her terms
Sally Capp, the Lord Mayor who brought a new lease of life, energy, and dynamism to the role at a time when it was needed more than ever, ended weeks of speculation on March 28, announcing she would be resigning come the end of June.
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FOGO – for high-rise
Bennetts Lane signage fight heads to VCAT as council defers decision
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