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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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Voices for Melbourne targets Metro Tunnel opening to help revive city
Voices for Melbourne’s Lord Mayoral candidate Greg Bisinella says a domestic tourism campaign leveraging next year’s Metro Tunnel opening was needed to “bring Victorians back to the city”.
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Jamal Hakim reveals “Future Postcode 3000” policy
Lord Mayoral hopeful Cr Jamal Hakim has launched his team’s plan to revitalise Melbourne’s CBD through a suite of policies that revive the city’s creative sector and “tactical” greening initiatives.
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Team Kouta’s plan to “change the game” for Melbourne
Former Carlton premiership player Anthony Koutoufides has ditched the Sherrin for a suit and tie and is running for Lord Mayor this October.
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Nick Reece pledges to deploy city safety officers if re-elected
A 30-person team of city safety officers would be deployed 24/7 across Melbourne’s high traffic areas and crime hot spots including Elizabeth St if Lord Mayor Nick Reece is re-elected in October.
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Greens candidate Karl Hessian withdraws from City of Melbourne election race
First-time Greens candidate for the City of Melbourne Karl Hessian has been forced to withdraw from October’s election because he hadn’t received his Australian citizenship in time to nominate.
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Puppeteers bring Regent back to life with War Horse
Curtain falls for historic cinema as owners look to revitalise the space
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