Politics
Council meets in Fishermans Bend, as recurring theme of transport rings “loud and clear”
Calls for urgent funding for public transport connections to Fishermans Bend in the form of tram and train services were again at the centre of discussions last month, as the City of Melbourne met with locals in the precinct on September 20.
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Council to reintroduce dining fees, except in Docklands
The City of Melbourne is expected to extend outdoor dining permit fee waivers for traders in Docklands until June 30 next year, while providing a 50 per cent discount for parklets in the rest of the municipality.
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First Nations nod as ferry terminal renamed
Docklands’ ferry terminal at Victoria Harbour has been renamed “Yanonung Quay” — a Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung word meaning “waterways”.
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Focus groups identify core issues for Docklands Summit
Focus groups involving the Docklands community have gathered to share ideas with the City of Melbourne to help inform the agenda and workshops of the long-awaited Docklands Summit.
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Labor candidate begins campaign to claw back Melbourne from Greens
Kensington resident and former journalist Rebecca Thistleton will attempt to unseat Greens incumbent Ellen Sandell and wrestle the seat of Melbourne back into Labor hands at the November state election.
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Time to be “more decisive”: City of Melbourne to review Australia Day events
Local Australia Day celebrations could be scrapped by the City of Melbourne after councillors voted to review January 26 celebrations from 2023 onwards.
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Council seeks community interest ahead of Docklands Summit
The City of Melbourne is inviting locals to be part of “shaping the future of Docklands” as it prepares for a long-awaited half-day Docklands Summit on September 2.
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Future-shaping Docklands Summit mooted for August
The City of Melbourne has confirmed that it is on track to host a Docklands Summit in August, despite heading into July without having a confirmed date, location or scope for the high-level talks.
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Dogs set to have a ball as council considers new off-leash areas
Popular parks in Docklands could receive off-leash dog areas under a plan being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Council’s night-time committee extended for another year
All 18 members of the City of Melbourne’s first Night Time Economy Advisory Committee (NTEAC) have been reappointed for a further 12 months to continue supporting the city’s recovery from COVID-19.
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