Local council
‘One small step’: Moreland Council votes to scrap ‘racist’ name in 2022
The decision to remove links to a Jamaican slave plantation was opposed by three independents, who said making the change during the pandemic recovery was poor timing.
- by Michael Fowler
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Dog owner fights to get Bruiser off dangerous list after scuffle with police
Bruiser the Staffordshire cross attacked two off-duty police officers, but his owner is fighting to get him taken off the dangerous dog list.
- by Michael Fowler
‘Less than accurate’: Commuter car park dispute escalates
A second Melbourne council has been threatened over future Commonwealth funding and federal MP Tim Wilson has been accused of being “less than accurate” as the commuter car park stoush drags on.
- by Cara Waters
Unrest on Melbourne’s fringe as councillor seeks legal advice over making apology
Hume council has spent over $50,000 on internal investigations, most centred around one man whom a fellow councillor has lodged a bullying complaint against.
- by Michael Fowler
Queen Vic Market redevelopment tipped to bring in $1b, but some traders not happy
The redevelopment of the Queen Victoria Market will cost $268 million and is expected to attract 18 million visitors a year, according to a new business case for the precinct.
- by Cara Waters
Greens accuse state government of ‘disturbing’ move against council
Leader Samantha Ratnam says the Labor government appointed an external monitor to oversee Yarra Council because it fears losing the seat of Richmond at the state election.
- by Michael Fowler
Andrews government appoints municipal monitor to Yarra Council
The government has cited concerns about the council’s governance and its ability to make decisions in the interests of the local community.
- by Cara Waters
Young mayor one of three leaders ‘breaking the bamboo ceiling’
A Vietnamese-Australian leadership program has produced two mayors and a councillor in a short space of time, including the country’s youngest mayor.
- by Chloe Booker
Yarra Council resolves mayoral stalemate on fourth attempt as Greens broker deal
The stalemate over Yarra Council’s new mayor has been broken, with the Greens, who usually hold a majority on the council, securing the roles of mayor and deputy mayor.
- by Michael Fowler
Unvaccinated councillors on Melbourne’s fringe force meetings online
Melton Council, which is among the local government areas with the highest number of COVID-19 cases, is still not holding face-to-face meetings.
- by Chloe Booker
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‘Shocked’ Melbourne council to change name after discovering slavery link
Moreland Council in Melbourne’s north will commit to changing its title after being made aware it was named after a Jamaican sugar plantation that used slave labour.
- by Michael Fowler