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Questions over Town Hall exec’s big payout
A controversial Melbourne City Council worker who was at the centre of conflict of interest claims is believed to have scored a lucrative ratepayer-funded payout.
Lord Mayor’s limo parking referred to corruption watchdog
The parking of the Melbourne Lord Mayor’s limo on the Swanston St footpath has been referred to the state’s corruption watchdog.
Lord Mayor’s limo above parking laws
Sally Capp has refused to repay the cost of taking private limos around the city as it emerged her chauffer-driven hire car is allowed to park illegally outside Town Hall.
Police outraged by horror rate of drink driving
Police are “appalled” after catching hundreds of drink and drug drivers on the road in the weeks before Christmas.
Furniture king Franco Cozzo remembered as ‘true migrant success story’
Tributes are flowing for furniture king Franco Cozzo, a “much-loved icon” of Victoria, but the Allan government says it’s “too early” to say if a state funeral will be held for the man with the larger-than-life personality.
Darebin’s Israeli boycott likened to ‘vile anti-Semitism of the past’
Darebin Council has been accused of anti-Semitism after councillors voted to boycott companies and suppliers with links to Israel.
$200k on art, $40k on equipment in ‘saddest playground’
Yarra Council spent $200,000 on artwork, but less than $40,000 on playground equipment as part of an upgrade to a Collingwood park some locals have dubbed “Melbourne’s saddest playground”.
‘Rudderless’ Melbourne Council loses another key executive
Several councillors and senior staff are dismayed at the lack of direction and leadership in Melbourne City Council, as another key executive resigned.
Police caution council egg thrower
A Carnegie man has been cautioned after he threw an egg that splattered all over Glen Eira councillors during a heated meeting
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