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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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Updates on community projects and initiatives in Docklands
This month I am thrilled to update you on the exciting initiatives driven by the Docklands Stakeholder Group.
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Funding plan for Greenline completed as construction gets under way
The City of Melbourne has finalised an all-important plan for funding its $315 million “city-shaping” Greenline project as Lord Mayor Sally Capp helped mark the beginning of construction at Birrarung Marr on May 23.
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New programs set to empower Docklands residents
A farmers’ market and a new community group are among four exciting new initiatives set to be launched in Docklands, bringing residents and businesses together.
Read MoreDocklanders embrace online neighbourhood page
An online Docklands “Neighbourhood Portal” introduced in late 2022 has been embraced by locals, the City of Melbourne has revealed.
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Council overwhelms itself on Israel-Hamas conflict
City of Melbourne councillors spent four hours debating a war taking place on the other side of the world at its February 20 meeting, which expectedly drew usual questions about local government overreach.
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Tackling frustration with local engagement
When I started my journey as a councillor, I entered with a mindset geared to deliver for our community through evidence-based and representative decision-making in the face of COVID.
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ATET sues City of Melbourne and Development Victoria over loss of business
The owners of former Docklands events space ATET have launched legal action against the City of Melbourne and Development Victoria, claiming they unlawfully shut down their business.
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Who’s staying, who’s going? Less than one year until the City of Melbourne elections
It sounds a bit cliché to proclaim, “the next term of council could be the most important ever for the City of Melbourne”. After all, every new term of local government is as important as the last.
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Together, we’re creating a better future for Docklands
A year has swiftly passed since we gathered at the pivotal Docklands Summit, a yarn that sparked a commitment across our community to breathe new life into the heart of Melbourne’s water gateway.
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Time to be “more decisive”: City of Melbourne to review Australia Day events
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