Politics

Popular Carlton reserve set to become a dog park, but not all residents are happy

June 28th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Carlton residents have voiced concern over a controversial proposal to use a popular reserve as an off-leash dog park, arguing the green space’s tranquillity “will be threatened”.

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Night-time’s fine, daytime’s not: new committee to bridge city’s economic gap

June 28th, 2023 - David Schout

With the council’s “night-time economy” committee set to lapse, it has shifted focus to boosting daytime trade.

Carlton set to get new public toilet, another facility remains “unsightly and unwelcoming”

June 28th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Carlton is set to receive a new public toilet, but local traders are expressing concerns as a similar facility in a nearby street is plagued by graffiti.

Council delivers record budget, but predicted surplus pushed back

May 31st, 2023 - David Schout

Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the rising cost of living was “central” to this year’s budget, as the City of Melbourne remained in the red.

Council’s ongoing payphone battle heads to VCAT

May 31st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A bid to install dozens of payphones across the CBD and Carlton that would be splashed with advertising and cause “unnecessary clutter” on footpaths is set for a state planning tribunal stoush.

Former Carlton community service building sold off

May 31st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A disused City of Melbourne-owned property in Carlton is among three properties in the municipality to have recently been sold off.

Shopfront program puts Melbourne on the world map

May 17th, 2023 - Rafael Gerster

A City of Melbourne initiative to help breathe new life into empty retail spaces has been hailed as one of the most successful in Australia, if not the world.

Calls mount to fix dangerous tactile tiles on East Melbourne footpaths

May 3rd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

East Melbourne residents have reignited concerns about the safety of pedestrians who are slipping and tripping on tactile tiles across various footpaths.