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Council sells off North Melbourne property, formerly home to health services
The City of Melbourne has sold off a building in North Melbourne, as well as two other “underutilised” buildings in the municipality that formerly provided community services.
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Council budget “big on delivery”
The City of Melbourne has drafted a record $850.7 million budget for the 2023/24 financial year, despite posting an increased deficit as it forecasts a return to surplus in the 2025/26 financial year.
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Connecting through creating
In our busy world, opportunities for younger and older people to connect and learn from one another are few and far between. Yet research has shown that intergenerational connections benefit everyone.
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New linear park for West Melbourne gets tick of approval
The City of Melbourne has endorsed plans for a linear park in West Melbourne, which the council says addresses concerns about loss of parking, safety for all road users, and traffic management.
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Community consultation sought on protected bike lanes
The City of Melbourne is seeking community input on draft designs for three kilometres of protected bike lanes in North Melbourne and Kensington.
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A new resource helping to address stigma and discrimination has officially launched
The City of Melbourne, alongside a number of the city’s outreach support services, has officially launched a City Drug Support Services flyer on how best to help vulnerable community members.
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Tower residents urged to register for pay-out
Letters from the Supreme Court of Victoria have been delivered to the 3000 residents of the North Melbourne and Flemington towers advising of a proposed settlement from the State Government over the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020.
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YIRRAMBOI showcases a thriving First Nations creative culture
For its fourth iteration, Melbourne’s leading First Nations Arts and Culture Festival, YIRRAMBOI, consumed the city for 10 spectacular days with performances, visual art, installations, workshops, storytelling, and Black activism.
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Reconciliation ... a process
Reconciliation Week is coming up from May 27 to June 3, also NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day ObservanceCommittee) Week, from July 2... then later, probably sometime in October, we will be voting on the constitutional change to establish the Voice to parliament
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Parking overhaul as drivers to pay until 10pm and on Sundays
Drivers will soon be slugged for Sunday parking, however can park free of charge for the first 15 minutes in a bid to keep the inner city moving.
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Barak Beacon public housing estate in Port Melbourne
Council endorses new design bodies
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