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Should government convert empty Airbnbs into affordable housing?
Thousands of short-stay apartments which would usually be full with tourists and visitors have been left vacant, leaving a question mark over what to do with these now indefinitely empty apartments.
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Councillors call to review the City of Melbourne Act 2001
Cr Jackie Watts has led a unanimous push by City of Melbourne councillors calling on new Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane to undertake a review of the City of Melbourne Act 2001.
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Freckelton report released
The findings of a report commissioned by the City of Melbourne investigating claims of sexual misconduct by former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle were made public on July 6 after Victoria Police dropped its investigation last month.
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MAGNET goes online
On the eve of the opening night of MAGNET Galleries' latest photography exhibition, the Victorian government announced it was reintroducing stage 3 lockdown restrictions.
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Lendlease opens homelessness and housing grants
Coinciding with Homelessness Week in August, Docklands developer Lendlease will put the call out to not-for-profits providing solutions to housing stress and homelessness to apply for a grant via its shared value initiative FutureSteps.
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Hoon activity ramps up
Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne Arron Wood met with more than 50 Yarra's Edge (YE) residents at Point Park on June 19 amid increasing trouble with hoon drivers in the precinct since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Election jigsaw puzzle falling into place
A debate among City of Melbourne councillors over the state government's proposed safe injecting room near Queen Victoria Market (QVM) on June 23 has potentially helped to answer a lot of questions about October's local government elections.
Read MoreFreckelton report to be released
The findings of a council report investigating claims of sexual misconduct by former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle will be made available to his accuser after Victoria Police dropped its investigation last month.
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Meet the new principal of Docklands Primary
The principal of Docklands Primary School was announced by Minister for Education James Merlino on June 24. Docklands News caught up with Docklands' foundation principal - 35-year-old Adam Bright - to chat about the road ahead.
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The mission’s heritage is restored
The cherished heritage-listed Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV) has re-emerged from a long period of renovations and renewal.
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