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Local candidates unite for North and West Melbourne
Three independent teams competing in this month’s City of Melbourne elections have come together to call on the North and West Melbourne community to get behind their shared vision to establish true local representation on the next council.
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City of Melbourne signs joint statement demanding action on Moonee Ponds Creek
The City of Melbourne has united with community advocates to call on the Victorian Government to unlock desperately needed land along Moonee Ponds Creek and support its ongoing revitalisation.
Read More“There’s a thing called a phone”: Kensington coffee window debacle now resolved
Kensington dog-walkers and pram-pushers can once again order their flat whites and long blacks through Local Folk’s serving window on Bayswater Rd.
Read More“Punitive and opaque”: Arron Wood denounces council closure of Kensington cafe window
Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood is taking action to save a beloved Kensington coffee window from closure, but the City of Melbourne says it is “working with the owner to find a way” to keep it open for service.
Read MoreRenewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of the Kensingtonian's reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
Read MoreFierce local advocate Mary Masters to run for City of Melbourne
West Melbourne resident Mary Masters is running as the one and only councillor candidate on the Voices for Melbourne team – an independent campaign for the City of Melbourne driven by a group of passionate locals.
Read MoreWest Melbourne local joins Jamal Hakim’s bid to make history in Melbourne
West Melbourne resident Lawrence Lam has joined current Cr Jamal Hakim’s team vying for the City of Melbourne at October’s election and will run in the second position on its councillor ticket.
Read MoreLocal architect wants to fill the void left by Rohan Leppert on council
“Melbourne by Design” is the title of the City of Melbourne election campaign being led by local architect Michael Smith, who says it’s critical that the next council has someone who will take city planning seriously.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne elections: where things are at
We’ve learned plenty more during this past month about the makeup of the field competing for Melbourne Town Hall at October’s City of Melbourne elections. Here’s a snapshot …
Read MoreCouncil reveals $781 million budget with community projects prioritised
$6 million is set to be spent on creating new open spaces and greenery in North and West Melbourne, the City of Melbourne’s $781 million draft budget has revealed.
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