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The good, bad, and delayed: Council releases “honest account” of how key projects are tracking
The City of Melbourne has released an appraisal on where it’s falling behind, and what it’s doing well.
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Council executive Roger Teale steps down amid conflict-of-interest concerns
A high-ranking City of Melbourne staff member has announced they will step down from their role after declaring they were “ready to move on” less than three years into their term.
Read MoreCouncil reverts community meetings back to Town Hall
The City of Melbourne has canned a two-year experiment of holding monthly meetings throughout the community, reverting all assemblies back to Town Hall from 2024.
Read MoreCouncillors rack up big bills to attend meetings and conferences
Ratepayers will foot a bill for almost $100,000 to cover City of Melbourne councillor expenses including local travel, conferences, and mobile phone internet costs.
Read MoreCommunity voices pave the way for a better Southbank
In the bustling heart of Melbourne, Southbank holds a community keen on carving out a brighter future for their neighbourhood.
Read MoreWorks tracking well for new linear park
Significant progress has been made to transform Dodds St in Southbank into a vibrant green space with preparation for mounded gardens starting soon.
Read MoreNo call yet on Greenline cyclists, construction due to start in April 2024
The City of Melbourne is still considering whether Northbank’s transformation will be cyclist-free, as construction is set to begin after 2024’s Moomba.
Read MoreCouncil wants to keep Arbory Afloat despite raised walkway Greenline designs
Questions emerge about how a popular floating bar would operate as part of elevated footpath designs at Flinders Walk.
Read MoreForty randomly selected locals to make up City of Melbourne’s “people’s panel” on affordable housing
The City of Melbourne says “now is the time” to create a community panel on the complex issue of affordable housing.
Read MoreCouncil embarks on place-naming process for Fishermans Bend
The City of Melbourne is inviting locals to share their stories and connections to Fishermans Bend as part of the development of a new place-naming framework for the area.
Read More“Policy by stealth”: Former Deputy Lord Mayor accuses council of edging out city helipad
The writing is on the wall for the Yarra River helipad, which has operated for more than 50 years.
Read MoreCity of Port Phillip moves against “Shrine to Sea” bike lanes
The future of a Victorian Government proposal to connect the new Anzac Station near the Shrine of Remembrance to Port Phillip Bay with separated bike lanes is up in the air amid backlash from City of Port Phillip councillors.
Read MoreLate-night barking dogs at popular park prompt council to take action
The City of Port Phillip will recruit a dedicated animal management officer to help address late night excessive dog barking at Eastern Rd Reserve in South Melbourne.
Read MoreCouncil ticks off stage one of Southbank Promenade, but remainder “now anyone’s guess”
The City of Melbourne has breathed new life into some tired sections of Southbank Promenade, but finishing the remaining planned upgrades may not be achieved for some years.
Read MoreSouthbank police staff get back parking permits
Parking permits have been reissued to staff at Southbank Police Station, just weeks after being removed by the City of Port Phillip.
Read MoreNew crossings installed in safety win, but blind spot causes some concern
Residents have welcomed two new zebra crossings at two busy intersections in Southbank, however the position of one is causing some concern with traffic turning into City Rd.
Read MoreLocals, stakeholders endorse city section of Greenline, less convinced about Docklands end
Hundreds of residents and stakeholders have strongly endorsed designs for the eastern “city” section of the City of Melbourne’s flagship Greenline project, but have expressed less certainty about the western “Docklands” end.
Read MorePort Phillip councillor slams Lord Mayor over Disneyland in Fishermans Bend “thought bubble”
Former Port Phillip Mayor Cr Marcus Pearl has criticised Lord Mayor Sally Capp over her comments in support of a Disneyland theme park in Fishermans Bend, arguing it reflected “the City of Melbourne’s lack of commitment to the precinct”.
Read MoreLess than 1km of bike lanes delivered in past year as rollout languishes
New council figures showed its rollout of protected bike lanes was falling well short of promises.
Read MoreSouthbankers issue report card on budget
Locals have their say on how the council planned to allocate funds over the next 12 months.
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