Tag: Melbourne city

Labor Legend Honoured for a Lifetime of Service

Former federal Labor leader Simon Crean, considered a giant of the labour movement, will be farewelled today in Melbourne. The 74-year-old will be laid to rest in a state funeral on July 20 at the Victorian capital’s St Paul’s Cathedral. The Labor stalwart leaves behind devastated family and friends after his sudden death last month…


New Guidelines Set to Boost Melbourne’s Night-Time Economy

The Andrews Labor government has lifted its freeze on late-night liquor licences in the inner-city municipalities of Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra and Stonnington to support Melbourne’s night-time economy. Anthony Carbines, the acting Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, made the announcement on July 4, saying that it is in line with the government’s election…