City of Melbourne in the news

OSK Property has started construction on its 67-story AURA residential tower in Southbank, featuring 670+ apartments, Japanese-inspired design, extensive amenities, and new retail.

The City of Melbourne installs and maintains sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety.

A proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes could cause a $15 million funding gap for the City of Melbourne, potentially affecting essential services.

The City of Melbourne is rolling out 500 solar-powered smart bins by Superfy across its central business district, Southbank, and Yarra River parks to improve waste management efficiency and sustainability.

Pop musician Kirrilee Broughton received an $814 fine from the City of Melbourne for putting up promotional posters for her new single 'Janelle' around Swanston Street.

The City of Melbourne declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging residents and businesses to enhance cybersecurity practices and recognize the efforts of its IT team.

Melbourne's City Square is largely deserted nine months after reopening, with vacant retail and hospitality outlets despite a recent renovation.

City of Melbourne employees installed 100 feet of storm pipe to reduce street flooding in Sweetwood Estates Subdivision.

Melbourne Founders Museum received an award for its environmentally friendly landscaping, enhancing its property with native plants and providing wildlife habitat.

Melbourne's City Council voted for the return of the Australia Day Parade, despite councillors' confusion regarding the specifics of the decision.

Melbourne City Council voted on the Australia Day holiday, deciding on the celebration date while tasking management with reviewing activities and proposing commemoration options.

Melbourne City Council has abandoned its campaign to change the date of Australia Day, recognizing January 26 as the national day and stating the decision rests with the federal government.

The City of Melbourne will no longer advocate for changing the date of Australia Day and plans to reinstate the Australia Day parade.

The City of Melbourne launched Australia's largest smart bin rollout with Superfy, deploying 500 solar-powered compacting bins to optimize waste collection and reduce environmental impact.

The City of Melbourne council has voted to cease its advocacy for changing the Australia Day date and will instead focus on organizing celebrations and potentially reinstating the parade.

The City of Melbourne hosted a workshop to collect community feedback on the conceptual design for the Holmes Park Plaza, which will be refined by a consultant for completion by mid-2027.

Foot traffic in Sydney and Melbourne CBDs is nearing pre-pandemic levels, driven by diverse customer bases and increased spending on dining and experiential offerings.

The City of Melbourne will vote on a proposal to restore official Australia Day celebrations from 2027, reversing its 2022 decision to cease recognition.

The City of Melbourne is organizing a volunteer build for its first inclusive playground at Southwest Park on October 10.

Melbourne Fire Station 75 was renamed in honor of Lieutenant Robert Best Sr., the department's first African American lieutenant, recognizing his dedicated service and community contributions.