Politics
Council’s plans for $2 swims makes a splash at Carlton Baths
Lord Mayor Nick Reece visited the Carlton Baths to talk to Melbourne communities about how to stay safe this summer, following the City of Melbourne’s unanimous approval of a $2 Pool Splash initiative for outdoor pools in Carlton and North Melbourne at the December 10 council meeting.
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Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.
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“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne
Few figures are respected and admired right across the political spectrum, but outgoing Greens councillor Rohan Leppert leaves behind one such legacy at the City of Melbourne after 12 years of dedicated community service.
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Voices for Melbourne’s comprehensive plan for East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville
Lord Mayoral candidate Greg Bisinella, who is leading the resident-led campaign Voices for Melbourne, says more pocket parks, greater heritage protection and support for La Mama Theatre are among the key themes of its agenda for the inner-city.
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The two best mates wanting to bring a fresh voice to the City of Melbourne
With a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and public health, the two best mates who are behind the councillor-only ticket Innovate Melbourne are looking to approach local government a little differently if elected in October.
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City of Melbourne unveils plan for workers’ memorial
The City of Melbourne has sought expressions of interest for a new workers' memorial to honour those who have lost their lives on the job.
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Renewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of Arron Wood’s reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
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A new, safer Melbourne under Gary Morgan
East Melbourne resident Gary Morgan is back for another bid for Lord Mayor, and this time improving safety is at the heart of his campaign for a new and “bigger” Melbourne.
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Arron Wood pledges to green Pelham St
Long-mooted plans to create a green biodiversity corridor from Carlton Gardens to University Square along Pelham St in Carlton would be realised if Arron Wood becomes Lord Mayor.
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Greens reveal housing policy for the City of Melbourne
The Greens are pushing for an “abundance of affordable homes” in the City of Melbourne as the central policy initiative of its election campaign for Town Hall.
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Women are doing it for themselves
Campaign launched to find hospitality operator for the Fitzroy Gardens Pavilion
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