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East Melbourne residents air vehement concerns at public council meeting
City of Melbourne councillors have engaged with residents in the council’s first community-held Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting in East Melbourne on August 16.
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East Melbourne residents put heat on council over controversial guesthouse redevelopment
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) residents’ association has continued its fight to thwart any plans of a historic guesthouse from being redeveloped in their neighbourhood.
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Labor candidate begins campaign to claw back Melbourne from Greens
Kensington resident and former journalist Rebecca Thistleton will attempt to unseat Greens incumbent Ellen Sandell and wrestle the seat of Melbourne back into Labor hands at the November state election.
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Murchison Square put on backburner as an off-leash dog park following community opposition
The City of Melbourne has ditched, at least for now, a controversial proposal to make Murchison Square an off-leash timed access dog park following an uproar from the community.
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New public toilet for Faraday St
The City of Melbourne will install a new public toilet on Faraday St after councillors unanimously approved a preferred location following community consultation.
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Locals fed up with footy fans illegally parking
Furious residents in East Melbourne have lashed motorists who are blocking their driveways and parking on nature strips during game days at the MCG.
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Barking up the wrong tree: opposition mounts to turn Murchison Park into off-leash dog area under council plan
The City of Melbourne will investigate the suitability of turning Murchison Square into an off-leash dog park during certain hours after concerns were raised the proposal would “completely alter the nature of the park”.
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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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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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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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Tough times for musicians at the Curtin
“More than a façade”: residents rally to protect Parkville’s heritage
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