Politics

The latest news on the City of Melbourne elections

August 28th, 2024 - Sean Car

We’ve learned plenty more during this past month about the makeup of the field competing for Melbourne Town Hall at October’s City of Melbourne elections. Here’s a snapshot …

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Locals tell council: bring Docklands together and boost business

August 28th, 2024 - David Allen

Housing affordability, homelessness services, a need for more green and open spaces, and better roads and transport options have topped a City of Melbourne survey as the community’s top priorities.

Protestors set up camp outside Home Affairs in Docklands

August 7th, 2024 - David Allen

Protestors have been stopped in their attempts to set up tents outside the Department of Home Affairs office on Bourke St in Docklands as they brave freezing temperatures.

Arron Wood returns to run for Lord Mayor

July 31st, 2024 - Sean Car

“A fresh start for the City of Melbourne” is the message former Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood is urging Melburnians to get behind as he makes a renewed bid for Town Hall.

Nick Reece picks Roshena Campbell as his running mate

July 31st, 2024 - Sean Car

Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has made somewhat of a shock selection for his deputy mayoral candidate at the upcoming City of Melbourne local government elections in current councillor and Liberal Party member Roshena Campbell.

Council awaits answers on Moonee Ponds Creek trail

June 25th, 2024 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne is still seeking clarity from the state government as to when the Moonee Ponds Creek trail in Docklands will be reinstated, despite Development Victoria (DV) saying it was working to “identify options”.

Advocacy plan sets vision to make Melbourne “a city of possibility”

June 25th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne has endorsed its Advocacy and Partnership Plan 2024-25, which aims to build a more liveable city, attract investment, and improve the overall quality of life for residents and businesses.

City of Melbourne and Citywide sell waste business to Cleanaway

June 25th, 2024 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne and Citywide have announced their decision to sell the cleaning operator’s waste business to Cleanaway Waste Management Limited (Cleanaway).

Government keeps council waiting on liquor licence guidelines

June 25th, 2024 - Sean Car

Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said he was frustrated by the Victorian Government’s continued delays in providing clarity for central city residents following its decision to end a 13-year freeze on new late-night venues in the CBD.