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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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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.
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Short stay operators fight on
Is Development Victoria planning its exit from Docklands?
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