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Bourke St protest may seek higher profile address amid local concerns
An ongoing protest on Bourke St in Docklands has crushed foot traffic and alienated visitors, local business owners say.
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The former police officer pushing for greater transparency at Town Hall
From living on the streets to working as a cop, Kyrstle Mitchell has been through a lot within the City of Melbourne, and she is now throwing her hat in the ring to be a councillor.
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The Docklander looking to send a message to council
Katy Send has been a Docklands resident for close to 15 years but when she walks around the suburb that she proudly calls come she sees a community that needs a strong voice to stand-up for what the area needs.
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The two best mates wanting to bring a fresh voice to the City of Melbourne
With a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and public health, the two best mates who are behind the councillor-only ticket Innovate Melbourne are looking to approach local government a little differently if elected in October.
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City of Melbourne signs joint statement demanding action on Moonee Ponds Creek
The City of Melbourne has united with community advocates to call on the Victorian Government to unlock desperately needed land along Moonee Ponds Creek and support its ongoing revitalisation.
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Greens and Team Hakim candidates withdraw from City of Melbourne election race
First-time Greens candidate Karl Hessian and Team Hakim candidate Bebe Oliver, who was vying to become the first-ever Indigenous councillor elected to the City of Melbourne, have both been forced to withdraw from October’s election.
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Arron Wood pledges new committee focused on “the basics”
Independent Lord Mayoral candidate and small business owner Arron Wood will establish a “Back-to-Basics Committee” made up of local residents and businesses who will provide direct feedback to City of Melbourne councillors.
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Arron Wood to axe Greenline if elected Lord Mayor
The upcoming City of Melbourne elections have been turned into somewhat of a referendum on Greenline, with Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood pledging to scrap the project if elected in October.
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Cr Jamal Hakim pushing to make history in Melbourne
Lord Mayoral candidate and Docklands resident Cr Jamal Hakim is hoping to make history by having the first Greek-Australian Deputy Lord Mayor, and the first Aboriginal councillor elected to the City of Melbourne.
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Renewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of Arron Wood’s reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
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Docklands to enhance water saving
A school holiday bonanza at The District
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