Melbourne is the only capital city in Australia where businesses get two votes in the council election,while residents only get one.
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.
Backroom wheeling and dealing and the complex science of preference flows could result in an unexpected lord mayor.
A year of pro-Palestinian protests in central Melbourne has prompted calls from mayoral aspirants for a change in approach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Familiar faces have resurfaced as candidates for local government after nominations closed for the October council polls.