Councillors get massive pay rise in radical review
A review of local government allowances has seen some Victorian councillors land 72 per cent pay rises. Here’s why.
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Alarming number of CBD workers won’t return
In a devastating blow to the CBD, Premier Daniel Andrews says thousands of workers aren’t likely to return to the city after Covid. Here’s why.
Commuter pain with station carpark pledge dumped
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has been forced to pull the pin on a $65m plan to build four commuter carparks in his own electorate.
Melbourne council’s $2m ‘roo in a chair’ sculpture in storage
City of Melbourne’s controversial roo in a chair sculpture, which was destined for Southbank, is sitting in storage despite the hefty $2m price tag.
Fresh push to boost jab rates in young kids
Children and their families will be able to receive their Covid vaccination at Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary in the latest push to boost jab rates in young kids.
The ‘she/her’ email that ignited a bitter council feud
An inner city councillor who questioned the use of pronouns in email signatures has been blasted by the mayor and told to take diversity and inclusion training.
When Victoria’s Covid rules will be eased
Dancefloor rules and density limits will soon change as Premier Daniel Andrews says “we will do everything we can to normalise this virus”.
How Melbourne could be one of the world’s great cities
A landmark report has revealed how Melbourne stacks up against 20 of the world’s great cities and exposes the flaws that are holding it back.
Indigenous names on the table for Melbourne suburbs
Some Melbourne locations – and the Yarra River – could be given another name under a plan to honour Aboriginal culture and communities.
Discounts for CBD diners so city can feel buzz
Restaurant king Chris Lucas is staging a one-man CBD recovery campaign by offering big discounts at his six venues. Find out the details.
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