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The buck stops …
The newly elected City of Melbourne council has hit the ground running.
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Don’t blame us… we’re just the voters!
The dust won’t settle on the City of Melbourne election until there is a review of the electoral provisions of the City of Melbourne Act and a limit placed on campaign funding together with real time disclosure of the amount and source of the funds.
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No sausage and no sizzle: 2024 Melbourne City Council election
It was not that long ago we lined up at a local polling booth to cast a vote for our preferred local council candidate. Waiting in the line was for many distracted by a sausage in a slice of bread provided at minimal cost by a local club or organisation.
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Join in for Carlton Conversations at University Café
The Carlton Residents Association invites all members and guests to our third 2024 “Carlton Conversations”, which will be held at a new venue, the University Café, 255 to 257 Lygon St, Carlton on Tuesday evening November 19 at 6.30pm.
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As the dust settles … Melbourne City Council election
The 2024 Melbourne City Council election has provided insights into the workings of the electoral provisions of the City of Melbourne Act and the machinations of candidates jockeying for the positions of Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillor.
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Agenda for Carlton – Melbourne City Council election
The forthcoming City of Melbourne election is an opportunity for residents and local business across our neighbourhoods to identify their priorities that will enhance residential amenity and the viability of local business.
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They’re racing in the City of Melbourne election
As the days and weeks roll by, those seeking to fill the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and the nine councillor positions on the Melbourne City Council increase exponentially along with their policies and promises.
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What goes around comes around for our public housing residents
The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has previously expressed strong support for improving and expanding public, community, and affordable housing opportunities in our suburb.
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A resident voice
Elections come around every four years but residents are around for much longer.
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Demolition of Carlton’s public housing towers
A sense of déjà vu permeates the Victorian Government decision to demolish the public housing towers as part of a scheme to remove 44 across Melbourne.
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A resident voice
As the dust settles … Melbourne City Council election
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