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Southbankers 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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Night-time’s fine, daytime’s not: new committee to bridge city’s economic gap
With the council’s “night-time economy” committee set to lapse, it has shifted focus to boosting day time trade.
Read MoreAlison Leighton appointed council CEO
Having served as acting City of Melbourne CEO following the sudden resignation of former CEO Justin Hanney in 2022, Alison Leighton has officially been appointed to the city’s top job following an independent recruitment process.
Read MoreMiles St open space to be expanded
The northern side of Miles St, between Dodds and Wells streets in Southbank, will be closed and transformed into a new linear pocket park under a council plan to provide more green space for locals.
Read MoreCouncil delivers record budget, but predicted surplus pushed back
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the rising cost of living was “central” to this year’s budget, as the City of Melbourne remained in the red.
Read MoreNo Greenline cash in state budget
The City of Melbourne is relying on big state and federal contributions to fund its “city shaping” Greenline vision, but again missed out on funds from the Victorian Government.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne stands with Ukraine, cuts ties with Russian city
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the decision was “not taken lightly” as the council ended a 34-year relationship.
Read MoreDeputy Lord Mayor in post-COVID travel first to China
City of Melbourne councillor’s trip to Tianjin marks Australia’s first local government trip to China since 2019.
Read MoreParking overhaul as drivers to pay until 10pm and on Sundays
Free on-street parking on Sundays has been scrapped for drivers coming into the CBD and parts of Southbank, as the City of Melbourne overhauls how it charges motorists.
Read MorePort Phillip Bay swim trail could become an Australian first
A unique idea to create a swimming bay trail at Port Phillip, complete with wayfinding and motivational quotes on markers, could become an Australian first if approved.
Read MoreCouncillor Roshena Campbell returns after “disappointing” by-election defeat; would not have voted to back Voice
After defeat in an historic Federal by-election, City of Melbourne councillor Roshena Campbell spoke with Southbank News about the result, the Voice to Parliament, and voting against the Lord Mayor.
Read More“An excellent solution”: New Southbank basketball court to fill void until 2025
A new temporary basketball court will be built in Southbank to replace a recently demolished space nearby at Boyd Park that was much loved by the local community.
Read MoreCommunity set to have its say on the transformation of the Kings Way undercroft
Long-awaited plans to redevelop the Kings Way undercroft adjacent to the Boyd Community Hub are edging closer with an opening date for community consultation expected to be announced soon.
Read MoreNew Greenline designs revealed as Birrarung Marr works pushed back
New designs for the $300 million Greenline project have been revealed by the City of Melbourne, providing a clearer picture of the council’s plan for the “city-shaping” trail.
Read MoreCouncil seeks local views on improving walkability in Southbank
A City of Melbourne survey into road safety and walkability in Southbank has already seen many respondents share their views, with phase one consultation remaining open until April 10.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne councillors unanimously back Voice to Parliament “yes” vote
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously backed the “yes” campaign in the lead-up to a vote on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
Read MoreCouncillor calls for more support for whistle blowers
The City of Melbourne has once again passed a motion unanimously in support of Julian Assange and his immediate release from jail, but is that enough?
Read MorePush to convert Southbank parking into open space
A local residents’ group has proposed that the City of Melbourne convert non-essential on-street parking in Southbank into much-needed open space.
Read MoreMusic academy elated after securing long-term lease at South Melbourne Town Hall
The historic South Melbourne Town Hall is set to become a world-leading music institution after the City of Port Phillip entered a new lease with the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM).
Read MoreRubbish build-up “on the nose” for residents
Residents have expressed concern over an increasing amount of rubbish, furniture, and dumped trolleys littering sections of City Rd, in what they labelled as an “appalling, filthy state”.
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