Melbourne is back in the game – and the numbers back it up
The federal government’s decision to fund the Suburban Rail Loop confirms a fundamental shift: Melbourne is once again a city that government cannot afford to ignore.
Love is the most ancient practice of land care
Arden tower backed, but only with major changes
Politics
City of Melbourne flag celebrating whaling set to endure
An appeal for the redesign of the little-known flag of Melbourne has met with disinterest from the council, with Lord Mayor Nick Reece linking the issue to a future Australian republic.
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Antisemitism submission sparks protest debate at Town Hall
A City of Melbourne submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism that flags changes to the management of Melbourne’s pro-Palestine protests caused division as well as “furious agreement” when it came before the Future Melbourne Committee on May 5.
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Councillors vote for independent Queen Victoria Market governance review
City of Melbourne councillors have voted 10-1 to commission an independent review into the management and governance of Queen Victoria Market, setting up what could become one of the most consequential examinations of the institution in more than a decade.
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North and West Melbourne, Kensington score key wins in cautious council budget
The City of Melbourne’s 2026-27 draft budget is, overall, a careful and fiscally restrained document.
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Labor Cr Davydd Griffiths to challenge Ellen Sandell for Melbourne
City of Melbourne councillor Davydd Griffiths has announced he will run as a Labor candidate for the seat of Melbourne at the upcoming state election in November.
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City of Melbourne flag celebrating whaling set to endure
Antisemitism submission sparks protest debate at Town Hall
Councillors vote for independent Queen Victoria Market governance review
North and West Melbourne, Kensington score key wins in cautious council budget
Labor Cr Davydd Griffiths to challenge Ellen Sandell for Melbourne
Columns
History comes alive on Errol St
On June 20, Errol St became the setting for the second Winter Solstice Street Party, a local celebration of the longest night of the year supported by the Hotham History Project.
Quiz night and questions for you
Preparing for the effects of multiple shocks – a fuel shortage, El Nino, flood and fire
Local News
State appoints board monitor at cohealth
The Victorian Government has appointed a board monitor to cohealth following a damning independent review that found the embattled community health provider needed to rebuild confidence and restore community trust.
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Minister must not ignore the communities that shaped Arden-Macaulay
For more than a decade, communities in North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Kensington have been asked to participate in the future of Arden-Macaulay.
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Open House unlocks north-west city stories
From build-to-rent housing to Victoria’s public records and Ukrainian history, this year’s Open House Melbourne Weekend will offer behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s most interesting buildings, stories and ideas.
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Council spends $150K collecting nangs, votes in favour of crackdown
The City of Melbourne has acknowledged it lacks a proper management plan for dumped nitrous oxide cannisters or “nangs” and has voted to support a crackdown on the misuse of the gas and seek the development of a multi-agency response to the problem.
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Flem/Ken Writers Festival turns the page to local stories
Kicking off on Friday, July 17 with an already sold-out dinner, the brand-new Flem/Ken Writers Festival aims to celebrate the literary depth of the community and offer fresh and inclusive conversations and cultural connections.
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Minister must not ignore the communities that shaped Arden-Macaulay
Council spends $150K collecting nangs, votes in favour of crackdown
State fast-tracks Arden tower despite council warning
“An appalling process”: Council warns Macaulay vision is being pulled apart
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