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Support for Little India to be established in Docklands
Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election pledge to establish a new Little India precinct in Melbourne has been met with enthusiasm across the community, and many are hoping that it could find its home in Docklands.
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Council “actively engaging” with ACCC after Citywide sale blocked
City of Melbourne CEO Alison Leighton says it is still in active discussions with Australia’s consumer watchdog after it blocked the council’s sale of Citywide to private waste management giant Cleanaway late last year.
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Community3008 to “replace the functions” of Docklands Stakeholder Group
The City of Melbourne says that the Docklands Stakeholder Group has wrapped up following the end of its term and its functions will now be replaced by the recently formed residents’ group Community3008 inc.
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Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.
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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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Locals tell council: bring Docklands together and boost business
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.
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Council awaits answers on Moonee Ponds Creek trail
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”.
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Advocacy plan sets vision to make Melbourne “a city of possibility”
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.
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City of Melbourne and Citywide sell waste business to Cleanaway
The City of Melbourne and Citywide have announced their decision to sell the cleaning operator’s waste business to Cleanaway Waste Management Limited (Cleanaway).
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Government keeps council waiting on liquor licence guidelines
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.
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Community3008 to “replace the functions” of Docklands Stakeholder Group
Greenline to “transform” Melbourne and Docklands
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