Councillor raises questions about Greenline costs
20 Mar 2024 - David SchoutCity of Melbourne Cr Roshena Campbell says “a lot of people in Melbourne” would see the money spent to date on the Greenline project as “eye-watering”.
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“They need our compassion, not judgement”: Church leaders make plea for injecting room
20 Mar 2024 - David SchoutLeaders from three prominent CBD churches have called on the Victorian Government to open a safe injecting room in the central city, urging the state’s leaders to recognise a pressing need to help Melbourne’s “most vulnerable”.
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“People’s panel” proposes higher tax on vacant properties
18 Mar 2024 - David SchoutA randomly selected group of everyday Melburnians has come together to recommend ways the City of Melbourne can address the “severe shortage” of affordable housing.
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Rough sleepers “tip of the iceberg” in homelessness crisis
20 Feb 2024 - David SchoutThe City of Melbourne has launched a new homelessness strategy to address the city’s “housing and homelessness crisis”.
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Police urge traders to be “part of solution” at problem CBD location
20 Feb 2024 - David SchoutVictoria Police wants to work closely with Elizabeth St South businesses to clean up a “perpetual” trouble spot.
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