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Burns win delivers Labor majority amid big Green swing in Southbank
Labor’s Josh Burns has retained the seat of Macnamara after a tense wait following the May 21 federal election, to deliver a majority to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s new government.
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Steph Hodgins May hoping to go third time lucky for the Greens in Macnamara; pledges funding for “sky park” in Southbank
The Greens candidate for Macnamara is no stranger to this electorate, having come close to claiming a second lower house seat for her party at the past two elections. Sensing a greater “resistance against both the major parties” among voters than ever before, she’s optimistic about a change of fortune come the May 21 election as she pushes hard on climate action, a federal integrity commission and, locally, Southbank’s illusive sky park over CityLink.
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Council wish list goes begging in state budget
A City of Melbourne list of short-term priorities has been left largely ignored in the latest state budget.
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Traders and residents unhappy as City of Port Phillip approves plans for new South Melbourne bike lane
The City of Port Phillip has faced a community backlash as it ploughs ahead with a plan to build a protected bike plan in South Melbourne.
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Burns searching for second stint, but this time in government
Ahead of the upcoming federal election, Labor’s Macnamara incumbent Josh Burns spoke with Southbank News about the impact of COVID-19 on Southbank, the importance of funding for the arts, and transport options to Fishermans Bend.
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Meet the Candidates events in Southbank
Southbankers will have the option of meeting their federal candidates for the seat of Macnamara at two different events in Southbank ahead of the next Federal Election.
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Budget analysis
The latest budget delivered by the City of Melbourne aims to tackle a level of population growth faster than the council has forecasted.
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“Worst electoral system in the country?” Warnings sent to agents after 2020 election probe
A City of Melbourne councillor has conceded that it “might just take the prize for the worst electoral system in the country” after 20 real estate agents were warned following an investigation into the 2020 election.
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Southbank Promenade upgrade gets priority nod from council
Works to revitalise a section of Southbank Promenade have been brought forward after the disruption of lockdowns prompted a reshuffle of major projects by the City of Melbourne.
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Residents fight to oppose “overblown” rewrite of nature strip draft guidelines
The leaf blowers are out for a group of South Melbourne green thumbs who have vowed to create enough noise to keep their beloved street gardens.
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Oops! Council admits contractor blunder over steel walkway
The City of Melbourne has been left red-faced after admitting contractors used steel rather than timber for a new walkway as part of the problem-plagued Southbank Boulevard project.
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New dog park soon to open but questions raised over fast shrinking open spaces
A new dog park in Southbank is almost ready for opening, with construction expected to finish by the end of February – but as the City of Melbourne embarks on its most ambitious green open space program, many want to know: are there any spaces left?
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Electoral boundary change to impact Southbankers
Voters who reside in an eastern pocket of Southbank will cast their vote in a different electorate at the next state election in November 2022.
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Greenline plans progress, but no room for pool
Final plans for a four-kilometre green trail from Birrarung Marr to the Bolte Bridge have been released, but the City of Melbourne has opted to not progress with a swimmable pool along the Yarra River.
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New park added to Southbank Blvd but residents worry it’s “not the most user-friendly”
A new neighbourhood park has officially opened in Southbank as part of a contentious $47 million makeover of Southbank Boulevard – which many residents claim is mainly made up of gravel and bluestone.
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Susan Riley calls time on council
After a decorated 15 years on council, which included being the first woman to ever be elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the much-loved Susan Riley has said farewell to Town Hall ahead of the October 24 elections.
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At look at elections in the Gateway Ward
While most of our readers are impacted by the City of Melbourne’s council elections, those who live and work in the Montague Precinct and its surrounds, will be paying closer attention to the elections in the City of Port Phillip (CoPP) on October 24.
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Artemis enters the race for council
Southbank resident and renowned leader of the Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) Artemis Pattichi has thrown her hat into the ring for local council.
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“An election like no other”
While candidate nominations are officially due to open on September 17, much still remains unknown about the makeup of the October 24 City of Melbourne council elections.
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Councillors call to review the City of Melbourne Act 2001
Cr Jackie Watts has led a unanimous push by City of Melbourne councillors calling on new Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane to undertake a review of the City of Melbourne Act 2001.
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