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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.
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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Council’s Docklands “neighbourhood portal” goes live
Community Hub lift “beyond repair”
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