Politics

Protestors silenced by council laws

January 28th, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge

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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Injecting room report delayed

January 28th, 2021 - David Schout

A key report that could determine the future of a proposed second injecting room near the Queen Victoria Market has been delayed.

Leadership roles assigned as council revamps meetings

January 28th, 2021 - David Schout

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.

Outdoor dining a ray of sunshine over a quiet holiday break

January 28th, 2021 - CBD News

Sunshine stretching over empty streets: a bizarre sight for the holiday period in Melbourne’s CBD.

Theosophical demolition prompts fight over notice rights

January 28th, 2021 - CBD News

Demolition of the almost-century-old former Theosophical Society building has been approved twice, first in 2018 and then again last year. Neighbouring residents are still fighting to save it, and they want to change planning protocol in the CBD while they’re at it.

Uncertainty over future of “eyesore”

January 28th, 2021 - CBD News

The redevelopment of the CBD’s “most high-profile eyesore” into a large-scale bar and restaurant is up in the air after its developers threatened to pull the pin in the wake of an unfavourable City of Melbourne decision.

Hands off the roundabout!

January 28th, 2021 - CBD News

Local residents living near the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) have sent a direct message to Lord Mayor Sally Capp and the City of Melbourne to retain the Queen St roundabout as part of its upheaval of traffic arrangements in the precinct.

Czech and Slovak Film Festival at the drive-in and online

November 30th, 2020 - Jack Hayes

Melbourne cinema-lovers rejoice … the city’s first post-lockdown film festival is about to hit the big screen.

Injecting room: No other site considered, as report looms

November 25th, 2020 - CBD News

The Victorian government’s bid to open the state’s second safe injecting facility has only considered one contentious CBD site despite widespread rejection from key stakeholders, as the December release of a key report looms.