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Developer quietly guts ‘affordable’ housing promise in northern suburbs
An “ethical” property developer favoured by the state government is seeking to slash affordable housing quotas after winning controversial height concessions.
- Rachael Dexter
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State can’t wish away the financial problems of local councils
There are no easy fixes here, but the government should at least be willing to canvas solutions.
- The Age's View
Retirees lost this long-standing discount. They’re fighting to get it back
Mornington Peninsula retirees have banded together in an attempt to reinstate a 20 per cent discount after it was unexpectedly removed last year.
- Gemma Grant
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Inner-city mega-council floated as mayors face financial cliff
In a move that breaks a 30-year political taboo, lifelong socialist Stephen Jolly has called for an “adult conversation” about amalgamating inner-city councils to prevent the shuttering of services and sackings of staff.
- Rachael Dexter
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Council moves to sell aged care home, double rate hike to avoid $57m budget black hole
The Melbourne municipality revealed plans on Wednesday to transfer ownership of the last council-run aged care facility in the state after a secret vote.
- Lachlan Abbott
Mayor defends himself after 30-day suspension for ‘raging lunatic’ slur
An outer-Melbourne council mayor has been suspended after an independent arbiter found he engaged in misconduct online.
- Angus Delaney and Alexander Darling
‘There’s nothing you can do’: Why this council held its nose and voted for a controversial development
The mixed-used building received more than 100 formal objections, but was ultimately granted a permit with added conditions.
- Gemma Grant
‘Is it value for money?’: How Nick Reece spent $150k overseas in four months
Melbourne’s lord mayor billed ratepayers for business class flights and luxury hotels as he and his team visited China, Japan, Brazil and India.
- Cara Waters
‘I won’t disappear to run for parliament’: Formerly independent mayor likely Liberal candidate for Groth’s seat
Last month he was an independent mayor who would never leave council for parliament. This week he is the favourite for Liberals in Nepean.
- Rachael Dexter
Darebin will keep Palestinian flag – at least for now
Darebin councillors have voted to keep the Palestinian flag flying for now, deferring a final decision until a new municipal flag policy is adopted in March.
- Rachael Dexter