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Shopfront program puts Melbourne on the world map
A City of Melbourne initiative to help breathe new life into empty retail spaces has been hailed as one of the most successful in Australia, if not the world.
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Councillor Roshena Campbell returns after “disappointing” by-election defeat; would not have voted to back Voice
After defeat in an historic Federal by-election, City of Melbourne councillor Roshena Campbell spoke with Docklands News about the result, the Voice to Parliament, and voting against the Lord Mayor.
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New Greenline designs revealed as Birrarung Marr works pushed back
New designs for the $300 million Greenline project have been revealed by the City of Melbourne, providing a clearer picture of the council’s plan for the “city-shaping” trail.
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“Get the balance right”: council urges government changes before it ends 1am licence “freeze”
The City of Melbourne has urged the state government to make key policy changes before it ends a 13-year freeze on new late-night venues in Docklands.
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“The current situation is unacceptable”: council and regulators meet with residents over ATET nightclub noise
Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has described current impacts on many Docklands residents from floating nightclub ATET as “unacceptable”, as the City of Melbourne continues to advocate to state government in search of solutions.
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“Sounding board for the city”: residents’ forum providing valuable counsel to council
Established during COVID-19 to collate feedback from well-connected locals, the “Presidents of Residents” forum is now a permanent part of decision-making at Town Hall.
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Council faces further grilling on ATET, but nightclub not in breach of rules
City of Melbourne councillors have faced further questions from disgruntled locals regarding noise impacts from floating nightclub ATET, however it was revealed the venue was “achieving compliance”.
Read MoreLifting of late-night liquor ban looms, as councillors call for review
The City of Melbourne will conduct a review of its local planning policy in response to the state government’s pledge to end a 13-year freeze on new late-night venues in Docklands and the CBD.
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Rates to rise as cap doubles, but “modest” increase frustrates
City of Melbourne locals could pay up to 3.5 per cent more for their council rates next financial year, after the Victorian Government doubled the rate cap for 2023/24.
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Council’s “governance review” to tackle the Docklands Act
The City of Melbourne’s deputy chair of planning Cr Rohan Leppert has said “the timing is right” to embark on a governance review in an effort to move to a “post Docklands Act state”.
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