Parking fines set to rise as council forecasts higher budget surplus
Council allocates $5 million to new Saxon Street community hub as part of $57 million in capital works.
Mark Riley
Council anger at move to fast track Park Street apartment project
Mirvac project has been valued at $147 million and would create more than 300 jobs.
Neighbourhood House quits Saxon Street project
Council lodges planning application for new community hub.
Tram protesters take their action to the streets
Trams on a major stretch of Sydney Road from Brunswick to Coburg North do not have wheelchair access.
Anger over dumped rubbish at Savers
Illegal dumpers could be fined if caught by council surveillance camera.
Work to start on new park, but at a cost
A new park in Frith Street will cost $1 million more than previously budgeted and come with fewer features.
Council scraps building design scorecard ‘failure’
The Design Excellence Scorecard was criticised as undemocratic because it allowed developers to bypass decisions by elected councillors.
Mayor voices fears of affordable housing crisis
Mark Riley says Brunswick is in danger of losing its character as key workers are priced out of the housing market.
‘To do nothing would have been a really shameful thing’
Moreland Mayor defends going ahead with a name change without community debate.
Council says ‘yes’ to changing name in 2022
Dissenting councillors raised concerns about the cost and lack of community consultation.