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Council’s ongoing payphone battle heads to VCAT
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.
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Former Carlton community service building sold off
A disused City of Melbourne-owned property in Carlton is among three properties in the municipality to have recently been sold off.
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Shopfront program puts Melbourne on the world map
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.
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Calls mount to fix dangerous tactile tiles on East Melbourne footpaths
East Melbourne residents have reignited concerns about the safety of pedestrians who are slipping and tripping on tactile tiles across various footpaths.
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Clean team brings a sparkle to iconic Lygon St precinct
A specialist clean team from the City of Melbourne has hit the ground in Lygon St to ensure the area remains sparkling and inviting for everyone.
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Carlton’s new smart bench: a bright example of data-led designs
A new, quirky, bright green “smart bench” on a Carlton median strip is taking street infrastructure to a new level.
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Councillor Roshena Campbell returns after “disappointing” by-election defeat; would not have voted to back Voice
After defeat in an historic Federal by-election, City of Melbourne councillor Roshena Campbell spoke with Inner City News News about the result, the Voice to Parliament, and voting against the Lord Mayor.
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Campaign launched to find hospitality operator for the Fitzroy Gardens Pavilion
The Pavilion at the iconic Fitzroy Gardens could be home to a hospitality operator after an expression of interest (EOI) campaign failed to find a tenant to use the venue as a multi-use community space.
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Council CEO stood down immediately after internal probe finding on anonymous donation
City of Melbourne chief executive officer Justin Hanney has finished up in his role earlier than expected after an internal investigation found he should have declared an anonymous donation for a yacht race.
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New “neighbourhood portals” go live for East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville
Online portals for East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville have been launched by the City of Melbourne, providing a dedicated space to keep up to date with works and events in their respective local areas.
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Carlton suffering from lack of international students
Welcoming residents of East Melbourne
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