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Businesses get double voting power in City of Melbourne elections. Now they want more
Melbourne is the only capital city in Australia where businesses get two votes in the council election, while residents only get one.
- by Rachael Dexter
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Promises, promises. But can Melbourne’s lord mayoral candidates actually deliver?
There are plans to expand the free tram zone, turn office buildings into apartments, provide free coffees and slash myki fares, but only some are feasible.
- by Cara Waters
The ‘witches’ brew’ of preference deals and how they’ll swing City of Melbourne elections
Backroom wheeling and dealing and the complex science of preference flows could result in an unexpected lord mayor.
- by Cara Waters
Protest too much: City leaders call out demonstration disruption
A year of pro-Palestinian protests in central Melbourne has prompted calls from mayoral aspirants for a change in approach.
- by Chip Le Grand
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City life
‘Something is deeply wrong’: Elizabeth Street under election spotlight
More CCTV cameras and security officers are among the pledges made by City of Melbourne lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood and his opponent, incumbent Nick Reece.
- by Cara Waters
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City life
Vow to revive Melbourne Money to trim cost of dinner, drinks and a show
Lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood is pledging to bring back the program – expanded to include live music venues – if elected, offering a 20 per cent rebate on the cost of food and drinks in the City of Melbourne.
- by Cara Waters
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City life
Push to revitalise Melbourne’s neglected high streets
Lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood says he has big plans to beautify some of Melbourne’s run-down high streets – but it won’t come cheap.
- by Cara Waters
Victorian local elections 2024: Greater Melbourne candidates speak out
Local election candidates across Greater Melbourne have responded to The Age’s survey. Read what the candidates in your area plan to do if they are elected.
Free tram rides to the MCG, Victoria Market come at a price
Calls to expand Melbourne’s free tram zone to landmarks and inner suburbs have been shot down by transport advocates who say paying commuters are being crowded out.
- by Patrick Hatch
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City life
The secret deal for Melbourne Uni to fund artwork in exchange for council support for new campus
When the cost of the artwork surged from $2 million to $22 million, the City of Melbourne asked the university for money. The secret deal was detailed in a confidential council document obtained by The Age.
- by Cara Waters
A kingmaker, a cheesemaker and plenty of newsmakers: Who’s running for council elections
Familiar faces have resurfaced as candidates for local government after nominations closed for the October council polls.
- by Cara Waters
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