Council changes tack on support for Voice
First Nations advisory committee accuses Merri-bek of hypocrisy.
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James Conlan
Council backs Queer community against abuse and threats
Cancelling drag story time events would allow far-right to win, say councillors.
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Win for cyclists on Victoria Street bike lane
Council agrees to allocate $135,000 in final budget to design a separated lane.
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Cyclists’ infrastructure pleas ‘ignored’ by council
Despite dozens of submissions, there has been no change to the council’s budget plans.
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Opinion: Building more private housing won’t fix the housing crisis
Council planning policies are a handy scapegoat for a property industry fuelled by greed, writes James Conlan.
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Park Street apartments finally win government approval
A heritage electricity substation will be retained but council is disappointed at lack of affordable housing.
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Let there be light: permit refused on human rights grounds
Council knocks back seven-storey building because it would cover house next door in shade
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Conlan quits ‘racist’ Greens
Councillor accuses party of ‘structural racism’ and not living up to democratic principles.
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How many stations will the skyrail have?
Growing concern that level crossing project could also remove a railway station.
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Storm damage forces pool to close for weeks
The indoor pool at the Brunswick Baths will out of action until the roof can be repaired.
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