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    We’re currently in election (caretaker) period until 6pm on Saturday 24 October 2020. 🗳 🗳 During this time, we won’t be as active on here. However, our page will still be monitored. 1/2

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  2. We’ve heard that people are finding it hard to get a park in the city so as restrictions ease, we will begin to start enforcing time limits from October 12. You don’t need to pay for parking but you will need to follow the time limit listed on green signs.

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  3. Any comments discussing current Councillors, candidates – or issues in connection with the election – on our Twitter will be removed. For more information and our Election Period Policy, visit: 2/2

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    Sep 21

    Wonderful first Live Action from Australia! The Digital Peace Dove is a truly global artistic expression of peace. The dove has now taken flight and will remain with us for 2020.

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  5. We’re bringing 40 laneways to life with new lighting and creative installations. 💡✨🎨 The Flash Forward project – in partnership with – will create more than 150 jobs and help to draw people back into our vibrant city.

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  6. What creative work would you develop with the support of an arts grant? Applications close next Monday 28 September. Grants of up to $20,000 are available: 📸: Miss Destiny by Elliot Lauren

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  7. We’ve awarded $1.6 million in transformation grants for inner-city businesses. These much needed funds, delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government, will help local businesses adapt and continue to trade during COVID-19.

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  8. We’re offering free, fast-tracked temporary outdoor dining permits for hospitality businesses. We want to make it as easy as possible for businesses to welcome the community safely back to the cafes & restaurants we know and love.

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  9. Nominations to stand for the Melbourne City Council elections close at midday tomorrow. Head to VEC website for more information:

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  10. We’re installing more than 500 meters of new protected bike lanes each week. Here is a video of Queensbridge street which shows how these protected lanes make a real difference for cyclists. This is part of our plan to fast-track 40km of new bike lanes over two years.

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    Sep 17

    With just 3 days away, join in and create your very own Digital Peace Dove! Download and colour in the dove, then send us a photo here: We will show the completed Digital Peace Dove during Peace One Day Live, 21 September.

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  12. Nominations are now open for the Melbourne City Council elections and close at midday on Tuesday 22 September. Head to VEC website for more information:

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  13. When our new family-friendly park on Market Street opens in the coming weeks, it will be our 12th smoke-free area in the city. 🚭🚭🚭

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  14. At last count, almost 100,000 people were living with dementia across Victoria. While there’s no known cure, there are strategies to help prevent this complex illness. Learn more during Dementia Awareness month. Friday, 1pm on zoom:

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  15. This will include extending outdoor dining and delivering art installations, live performances and pop-up activities to bring life back to the city over Christmas. 2/2

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  16. We’ll be working with city businesses, community groups, and our creative industry to reactivate retail strips and shopfronts after Councillors endorsed our COVID-19 Reactivation and Recovery plan last night. 1/2

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  18. Interested in standing for election for Melbourne City Council? Nominations open on Thursday 17 September and close at midday Tuesday 22 September. Find out more:

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  19. If you are an inner-city business we are providing one-on-one mentoring sessions for free. Call our Business Concierge Service on 9658 9658 to book your spot.

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  20. Our playgrounds have reopened. 🧒🧒 Have fun and keep our community safe from COVID-19 by maintaining 1.5 metres distance from other people. See our full list of playgrounds:

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