Tag: melbourne

By Julian Bajkowski An Australia-wide survey of expenditure by local governments on cycling infrastructure has found that inner-city municipalities are ploughing serious funding into facilities like bike paths, but warned…

By Paul Hemsley Construction and building workers can face real world challenges in a 3-D simulator in Melbourne thanks to federal government funding. The government contributed $1.9 million to the…

NB: This article is an excerpt taken from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Report and is in no way a reflection of Government News' opinion. The Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market is…

By Paul Hemsley Melbourne motorists parking in Carlton will be able to use a ‘Pay-By-Phone’ technology that allows users to call a number or download a smart phone app to…

By Paul Hemsley The plan titled the International Engagement Framework Draft India Statement recommends the City of Melbourne focus on its ‘inward investment’ in key industry sectors. These sectors are…

The City of Melbourne has purchased the Kathleen Syme Centre from the State Government for $4.88m. Council’s request to purchase the property was agreed upon with the State Government after…

Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib said Larissa Avenue was funded under the government's $5.6 billion Social Housing Initiative.   It assists low income Australians who are homeless…

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) latest ranking reveals Melbourne has moved from third to second spot as the most liveable city in the world.   City of Melbourne Lord Mayor…

With parking and traffic enforcement based on work practices established in the late 1950s, the City of Melbourne is examining existing technology to transform and improve the way Council does…

By Lilia Guan   Mayor Newman rounded off the top five in the 2010 World Mayor prize for his “can do” attitude, this week.   On the World Mayor website,…