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Just one-third back giving priority to Aboriginal names, prominent women for new streets

Just one-third back giving priority to Aboriginal names, prominent women for new streets

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout

City of Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has criticised survey results that he said gave disproportionate voice to non-residents and older people.

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Australia is failing community on Palestine 

February 19th, 2024 - Jamal Hakim

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grows by the hour, elected representatives at all levels of government in Australia are being asked to take a stand, and the City of Melbourne will debate this very issue on February 20.

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Council convenes key groups to help fix southern end of Elizabeth St

January 24th, 2024 - David Schout

The Lord Mayor has said that a “targeted approach” was required to make a problematic area near Flinders Street Station “safer and more welcoming”.

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CBD bar gets green light to play amplified live music

December 18th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A former troubled CBD venue now operating as a swanky tequila bar has been given approval to play amplified live music as the new owners promise to work positively with the community.

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City of Melbourne elections: who’s staying, who’s going?

November 21st, 2023 - Sean Car

It sounds a bit cliché to proclaim, “the next term of council could be the most important ever for the City of Melbourne”. After all, every new term of local government is as important as the last.

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Traffic “mayhem” at Queen Vic Market causes angst as council seeks extension to permit

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Road traffic woes stemming from renewal works to Queen Victoria Market may drag out further after the City of Melbourne requested to extend a five-year Heritage Victoria permit for various projects.

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City Library set for makeover, with new spaces for the whole community

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The CBD’s much-loved City Library is set to undergo a major revamp, creating a more inviting and modern space.

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Lord Mayor off to Dubai for climate change conference

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Lord Mayor Sally Capp is set to jet off to Dubai to meet with companies that can “progress commercial opportunities” in support of climate resilience back home.

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Council frozen out by government on liquor changes

October 25th, 2023 - David Schout

Calls for clarification on new late-night venue rules, and what it could mean for CBD residents, are being ignored by the state government.

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Council executive steps down amid conflict-of-interest concerns

October 25th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A high-ranking City of Melbourne staff member has announced they will step down from their role after declaring they were “ready to move on” less than three years into their term.

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