Politics
Ellen Sandell to recontest seat in November election
Greens MP for Melbourne Ellen Sandell officially announced on Wednesday, June 1 that she will recontest the seat which she has held since 2014.
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Artist behind Shane Warne mural left gutted after facing criminal charges
An artist charged with vandalism after painting a mural in Carlton in tribute to the late cricketing legend Shane Warne says he has been left shattered.
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Carlton Gardens masterplan reveals effects of climate change on precinct
At least 43 trees in the heritage-listed Carlton Gardens have been earmarked for replacement – with nearly half from two older avenues – as the City of Melbourne responds to climate change impacts under a new masterplan.
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New-look Western Pavilion unveiled
The City of Melbourne celebrated the completion of its $2.6 million redevelopment of Western Pavilion at Royal Park in June.
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Dedicated clinician honoured with prestigious award
A Parkville-based cancer researcher who has dedicated her career to making a difference to women's lives has been recognised with a prestigious award.
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Rug up for winter 2022 at La Mama
La Mama’s winter program kicks off on Sunday, July 3, running through to Sunday, October 2, focusing on solo performers.
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East Melbourne residents push for mandatory planning guidelines for historic neighbourhood
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) will call on the City of Melbourne for “greater transparency and accountability” in its planning governance following its decision to approve the redevelopment of a historic guesthouse.
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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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New mobile library drives digital literacy to locals
A new City of Melbourne initiative is seeking to bridge the literacy gap for those local residents unable to access the council’s six library branches.
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“A complete mess”: Unprecedented public response as council muddies bike lane message, but Grattan St and Royal Parade prioritised
The City of Melbourne was heavily criticised for reportedly slamming on the brakes of its accelerated bike lane rollout in June. But while this wasn’t really the case, it has few to blame after a series of mixed messages.
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Barking up the wrong tree: opposition mounts to turn Murchison Park into off-leash dog area under council plan
Road to nowhere … community seeks answers on Grattan St future
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