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New open space proposed for Kensington
An old warehouse next to the Moonee Ponds Creek in Kensington could be knocked down and the site turned into a vibrant green space under a City of Melbourne proposal.
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Final plan endorsed to green Roden St
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a final concept plan that will see West Melbourne’s Roden St turned into a welcoming green space.
Read MoreHousing crisis prompts council action on short-stays
The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council looking at doing what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality in a bid to open the market to more long-term renters in the city.
Read MoreA new community centre is coming to North Melbourne
North Melbourne will soon be home to a new community hub as the City of Melbourne looks to meet the diverse needs of the area’s fast-growing population.
Read MoreBottle-shop set to open as bar in North Melbourne
A North Melbourne bottle shop is set to open its doors as a bar under a proposal expected to be supported by the City of Melbourne.
Read MoreNew green space proposed for Roden St in West Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has proposed a plan to add more green space along Roden St, West Melbourne, with the community invited to have its say.
Read MoreNew options explored for public space along Errol, Queensberry streets in North Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has proposed four different scenarios for the creation of a new public space next to the North Melbourne Town Hall.
Read MoreCouncil 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.
Read MoreCouncil 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.
Read MoreNew 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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Damaged tree an “insidious” act of vandalism

New pocket park for North Melbourne gets tick of approval
