What a Merri-wreck
Renaming Moreland spokesperson Peta Slattery says the community has been shut out of an important decision about the future of our city.
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Council
Climate debate heats up over synthetic turf
A consultant will be paid $30,000 to look at alternatives to artificial grass but one councillor has described it as “a waste of money”.
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Renaming our city is reconciliation in action
Mayor Mark Riley responds to criticism about the process involved in choosing a new name for Moreland.
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And the winner is … Merri-bek
Over half of community choose the word for ‘rocky country’ as Moreland’s new name.
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Council industrial dispute ends as staff vote yes to pay offer
Overwhelming endorsement of new agreement despite below-inflation pay rise.
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Council depot closes as industrial action bites
As voting opens for a new pay deal, outdoor workers are holding out for a $50 per week increase.
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Peace deal on the horizon in council pay dispute
Industrial action called off as majority of staff reach agreement with council.
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Choice of three for Moreland’s new name
Council expects to finalise renaming of the city by July following community vote.
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Council workers strike in pursuit of fair pay
The municipal depot and libraries were forced to close when staff walked off the job.
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Rubbish spills onto streets as industrial action continues
Union says pay offer would be well below inflation; council says it is ‘fair and reasonable’.
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