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Who’s staying, who’s going? Less than one year until the City of Melbourne elections

Who’s staying, who’s going? Less than one year until the City of Melbourne elections

November 29th, 2023 - Sean Car

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

November 1st, 2023 - Jamal Hakim

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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New committee unveiled to boost daytime economy

November 1st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A newly formed committee aimed at “turbocharging” the city’s daytime economy has been established as the City of Melbourne looks towards new growth opportunities post-COVID.

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A year on from the Docklands Summit …

September 27th, 2023 - Sean Car

A whole year has already gone by since last September’s all-important “reset” for Docklands, so how are things progressing since?

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Locals, stakeholders endorse CBD end of Greenline, less convinced about Docklands side

August 30th, 2023 - David Schout

Hundreds of residents and stakeholders have strongly endorsed designs for the eastern “city” end of the City of Melbourne’s flagship Greenline project but have expressed less certainty about the western “Docklands” side.

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“Policy by stealth”: Former Deputy Lord Mayor accuses council of edging out city helipad

August 30th, 2023 - David Schout

The writing is on the wall for Yarra River helipad, which has operated for more than 50 years.

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New pocket park installed at Yanonung Quay

August 2nd, 2023 - Sean Car

A new parklet donated to the City of Melbourne by the state government’s Metro Tunnel Creative Program has been installed at Yanonung Quay in Docklands to help “deliver immediate beautification”.

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ATET’s “compliance ignored” as council shuts venue down amid “unprecedented level” of noise complaints

June 29th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Docklands’ controversial floating events space ATET has officially closed its doors after the City of Melbourne terminated its licence despite the operator contending he had followed “every rule”.

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Council cutting consultant costs, but won’t review relationship with PwC

June 28th, 2023 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne is cutting costs on consultants but won’t reassess future contracts with PwC Australia in the wake of the tax leak scandal.

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Council stands with Ukraine, cuts ties with Russian city

June 28th, 2023 - David Schout

Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the decision was “not taken lightly” as the council ended a 34-year relationship.

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