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Council support for pokie venue
The Mail Exchange Hotel is likely to be granted extra trading time from 1am until 3am, following support from the Melbourne City Council on May 3.
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Conflict of interest debate heats up
The debate among Melbourne city councillors on conflict of interest reached new levels last month with accusations and counter-accusations flying.
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Spencer St assault
Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed an assault outside a Spencer St bar at 1.45 am on March 24.
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Public to reclaim their library
The State Library of Victoria will get an $83 million facelift, including the restoration of the historic Queens Hall.
Read MoreCharity muggers
Donating for charity is supposed be an act of kindness and compassion, however a new breed of overly aggressive and incredibly intrusive "charity muggers" are plaguing the streets of Melbourne.
Read MoreCouncillors prepare for battle on Western Distributor
Melbourne councillors are finding voice to discredit the proposed Western Distributor road project.
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What to do about homelessness?
I celebrated when Melbourne topped the liveability rankings again in 2015, achieving top points from The Economist Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
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State’s short-stay solution
The state government has passed responsibility for policing short-stay apartment operators to residential neighbours.
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Traders fear market decline is terminal
Generational businesses are walking away from the Queen Victoria Market (QVM), accusing the City of Melbourne of duplicity and bad faith.
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Emergency services memorial to be installed
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