Lord Mayor of Melbourne – Nick Reece
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As the Lord Mayors of the two largest cities in Australia, today we stand united for
@yes23au
, because we believe a Voice to Parliament is essential for all Australians.
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Melbourne is the street art capital of Australia. The very nature of street art is that it's temporary, ephemeral and forever changing. We're aware that a group of vandals covered Hosier Lane with paint. This is unacceptable and is not in keeping with the spirit of Hosier Lane.
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I want Melbourne to become the most vaccinated city in Australia. I’ve done my bit by having my second AstraZeneca shot this morning.
Feeling great👌🏼 It’s up to all of us to be vaccine heroes, seek medical advice, get vaccinated and let’s reopen the Melbourne we know and love.
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Demand for COVID testing at the moment is huge so from 10am tomorrow Town Hall will become a testing site until 24 January. Enter from Swanston St near the intersection of Collins. 1/2
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I want to say how frustrated and deeply disappointed we are at the
@cityofmelbourne
regarding what’s occurred with our incredible
@melbfashionweek
ambassador Adut Akech and MFW model Flavia Lazarus. Adut is right, we need to do better.
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Sadly, Melbourne didn’t look like the city that we all love today.
There is hope and I know there is pride for our city. We can get everyone back to work and back to doing what we love if we all get vaccinated.
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Lest we forget.
📷 Shrine of Remembrance
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There are a million reasons to get vaccinated. For me? It's our city businesses.
Lockdowns have had a devastating effect on Melbourne.
Everyone longs to be back in our renowned, restaurants, shops, hotels, galleries, theatres, and stadia. 1/2
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Clementine Ford’s recent comments on social media were deliberately divisive and incredibly unhelpful when we are trying to keep our community together during COVID-19. (1/3)
@cityofmelbourne
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Fantastic to see tens of thousands of people at the Walk for Yes event in Naarm today ❤️💛🖤
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I'm delighted to announce
@cityofmelbourne
will be trialling world-first technology to reduce the amount of allergy-causing pollen and bring relief to thousands of hay fever sufferers.
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Respect for all people from all backgrounds is fundamental to our city and our culture. The diversity of our community is precious and something we truly value and celebrate.
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Meet our Moomba Monarchs for 2021! 🎉
Cleaner Pravini Fernando, Infectious Diseases Physician Professor Kirsty Buising and supermarket worker Drew Law.
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I will be meeting with Adut tonight, but I’d like to express my deepest apologies to her and offer whatever support we can provide. The response to the situation so far is unacceptable and we are talking to all parties to find a way to put this right.
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We see this act as vandalism particularly given the damage they’ve done to the pavement and cobblestones. Council contractors attended Hosier Lane this morning to clean the cobblestones and curbing. The
@cityofmelbourne
has reported the incident to Victoria Police. 📷 Arn Cart
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This is why I'm voting YES on October 14th.
Visit for more.
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Most importantly, we are talking to Adut to create the most positive and proactive outcome from an awful and completely avoidable situation.
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We are working to identify ways we can make a positive impact so that these acts of discrimination, whether intentional, blasé or blindly, do not keep happening.
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A grant was awarded to the writer through an independent process some weeks ago as part of a program to support Melbourne’s local arts and cultural sectors during COVID-19.
I have asked the CEO to review the selection process for these grants. (3/3)
@cityofmelbourne
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The past two years have been tough but Melburnians are resilient and we know what to do.
The game changer this time is we’re vaccinated.
Wear a mask when required, get boosted, stay calm and Melbourne on. 1/2
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Following the success of the Zipline across the Yarra during Summer we’re thrilled to announce our latest attraction to bring people into the city - a waterslide into the Yarra for Winter! And yes I’ll be the first to try it! More details to come.
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The Voice won't fix the wrongs of the past, but it is an important step.
We will be voting Yes, and we hope you do, too.
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We want Melbourne to be the most vaccinated city in Australia – because it’s the only way to re-open for good.
That’s why we’re thanking & rewarding Melburnians who have already been vaccinated & providing those who haven't with a bit of extra motivation.
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It is the honour of my life to serve the city that I love.
I will be a responsive and action-driven Lord Mayor – and I will work hard every single day to make life better for the people of Melbourne.
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When you live in Melbourne, this is the view you wake up to. Paul Cooper captured a majestic Melbourne morning from his city apartment on Monday.
I hope these photos give you a boost, just like they did for me ❤️
📷
@longboardfella
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Congratulations to our Melburnian of the Year, Peggy O’Neal AO! Peggy is a truly remarkable person. She is the first woman to preside over an AFL football club, and has played a huge role in helping disadvantaged and vulnerable women gain access to safe housing. 1/2
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Following the tragic events that occurred on Bourke Street yesterday, the flags at Town Hall have been lowered to half-mast.
We have arranged for the Red Cross to be onsite at Bourke Street. They will provide support to people over the weekend.
Take care of each other.
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Our first round of Melbourne Money was so successful that we had to come back for seconds! This time, we’re going midweek.
From November 15, dine out in the City of Melbourne on Monday to Thursday and you can claim back 30% of your bill. Order up!
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I found these comments offensive and distasteful and I agree with the sentiment of outrage expressed by many members of our community. (2/3)
@cityofmelbourne
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Melbourne, I am so proud of you - lockdown is almost over!
You heard the call to get vaccinated and you responded loud and clear. As a result, we are opening up ahead of schedule.
Let’s open with a bang - and let’s stay open, for good. Melbourne, the place to be! 🎉
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You can even ride them in heels - they’re that stable! 🛴 These electric scooters will be rolling onto our streets from the 1st of February.
@neuron_mobility
@limebike
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Today we visited volunteers making phone calls in the YES23 NSW campaign headquarters, a space provided by the City of Sydney.
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By acknowledging our shared past, we are laying the groundwork for a future which embraces all Australians, a future based on mutual respect and shared responsibility for this land.
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Standing in solidarity with our Muslim community today at the West Melbourne Mosque. Our federal politicians,
@VicGovernor
, fellow Councillors,
@cityofmelbourne
CEO & I joined Islamic & Christian leaders to celebrate our multiculturalism. Diversity makes us stronger.
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Our history, particularly in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, includes events and attitudes that our current policies and initiatives need to redress.
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.
@cityofmelbourne
is proud to support free events so that everyone can enjoy the
#aflgf
excitement. Just watched the longest kick as part of the
#aflgf
festival on the banks of the Yarra & loved meeting Tayla Harris who did a 61m kick 🏉
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@edsheeran
made music history last night, performing to 107,000 people at the
@MCG
- the largest number of tickets ever sold for a music concert in Australia! Ed himself said it was the biggest show of his life.
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Thank you to everyone coming into the city, wearing a mask when required and getting tested to keep us open and safe. 2/2
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Melbourne is already Australia’s most liveable city - within a decade, we’ll also be the biggest! 🎉
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I’m supporting the latest phase of the
#WhatWeNeedToDo
campaign to help keep our community safe.
If you’re able to wear a mask, wear a mask.
@3AWNeilMitchell
@3AW693
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With great sadness, our thoughts are with the city of Christchurch tonight. In solidarity, the
@cityofmelbourne
’s flags will fly at half mast.
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Tonight we had the pleasure of hearing New Zealand Prime Minister
@JacindaArdern
speak at Town Hall about why Good government matters.
Good government is about our values, the respect we show each other and how we behave as a society.
@cityofmelbourne
@ANZSOG
#theardernaddress
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Great to see PM
@AlboMP
and the PM Team today to talk all things Melbourne and cities 🤝
I let the PM know that he is always welcome in Australia’s biggest and fastest growing city 🏙️🌇🌃
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I am grateful to the
@IanPotterFdn
for their $1.75 million grant in support of our Make Room homelessness project. Melbourne is a caring city and I am so proud that our community is taking great strides to help our rough sleepers get the support they need. 1/3
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The
@cityofmelbourne
is committed to a reconciliation journey between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples, and to recognising First Nations people in the Australian Constitution.
This is why we supported the Voice to Parliament.
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The amazing traders at
@VicMarket
have just expanded their online delivery service to reach 28 new suburbs!
This is a wonderful example of businesses finding extra and exciting ways to connect with buyers through this challenging time. 1/2
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It is normal for people to have strong emotional or physical reactions following a distressing or frightening event.
People can seek help and advice by visiting your local doctor or calling:
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• GriefLine 1300 845 745
• BeyondBlue 1300 224 636
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We’re doing New Year’s Eve with a bang like never before!
We’re bringing Australia’s largest drone swarm to Docklands for the most spectacular aerial show. This is on top of fireworks and Street Feasts. This is going to be one to remember.
Tickets and ballots open this week!
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The
#fearlessgirl
who we now welcome to
#Melbourne
is a powerful & empowering image. The fearless girl sculpture makes me hope young women all over Melbourne will echo that self-assurance – to refuse to accept limits. Let’s encourage them to be fearless – to be gutsy & daring.
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Greenline is the next city-shaping project for Melbourne. A six-metre wide promenade from the MCG to the Bolte Bridge, along the banks of the Yarra River - Birrarung. I’m so excited to see this initiative transform our city!
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Police reacted swiftly to the serious and tragic events that took place this afternoon in Bourke St and were able to quickly bring the situation under control. Our thoughts at this time are with those most affected, including their families and friends. (1/3)
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Melbourne, there are big things happening underground! I was shown the tremendous work being done 40 metres below Swanston Street, to build the new Town Hall station as part of the Metro Tunnel project.
@metrotrains
@ICNL
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A huge, warm
@cityofmelbourne
welcome to the 87 people who became Australian citizens today in our municipality!
We are conferring 560 new citizenships virtually, over the next month.
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No one should be left out when it comes to getting vaccinated. Today, together with cohealth,
@cityofmelbourne
proudly flung open the doors of Town Hall as a vaccination centre, prioritising our most vulnerable, including rough sleepers, refugees, international students and…1/3
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Dear
@CricketAus
, Melbourne is the sporting capital of the nation. More Melburnians attend sporting events than anywhere else in Australia. We have the best cricket ground in the world. Perth took the Grand Final and now it’s time to return the favour. 1/2
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Congrats
@ashbarty
! 🎉🎾 So excited to see Ash play tonight, and so proud of
@DylanAlcott
and the way he goes about everything!
@AustralianOpen
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It takes a lot to keep me out of the city but yesterday I tested positive for COVID so I am isolating & working from home in Carlton. I’m only experiencing mild symptoms. Very disappointed to be missing the first day of Melbourne Money 3. Hope to be back in town for Moomba!
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Magnificent Melbourne! And just check out our floating wetlands behind me.
These wetlands have been planted along the Yarra to help boost our river wildlife, and they feature beautiful native plantings.
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What an exciting moment - thank you to the Australian Labor Party for a $20 million election pledge to help bring our city-shaping Greenline project to life. 🌳 🌳 🌳
@andrewjgiles
@Keir4Melbourne
@AustralianLabor
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It was great to join with
@cityofmelbourne
councillors yesterday to support Chinatown by enjoying a delicious lunch. All the expert advice shows there’s no increased risk from coronavirus in
#Melbourne
. Keep coming to the city to support all the amazing businesses we have here.
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Enjoying a bit of fun with our Moomba monarchs
@JaneBunn
and
@10Archie
. The parade kicks off at 10:45am so don’t miss it!
@moombafestival
@cityofmelbourne
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We’ve welcomed hundreds of new residents to Royal Park - matchstick grasshoppers! We’re committed to green open spaces in the
@cityofmelbourne
and these little critters will help us restore biodiversity.
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Last night Council voted to cancel shared e-scooter contracts due to concerns for our community.
Community safety has always been our number one priority.
We've heard from residents and visitors about the daily safety risks and incidents they face caused by reckless behaviour.
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Clementine Ford has decided not to proceed with her application for a $2800 grant from the
@cityofmelbourne
.
The grant, for her upcoming book, was independently assessed and approved on its merits.
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Good morning Melbourne. A lovely day to work from home even if the view is a little distracting at Docklands!
#WFH
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I’m thrilled to share that 40 laneways will be flooded with light, music and art installations to help revitalise the CBD this summer as part of the COVID-19 recovery plan. (1/3)
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Last night, we welcomed back audiences to Harry Potter and the
@CursedChildAUS
! This incredible production is one you cannot miss - I have been three times!!
This is such a huge step forward for Melbourne as we kickstart our cultural comeback. Go, Gryffindor!
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Thinking of Melburnians tonight.
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Melbourne is a city of pride - that’s why we launched our Rapid Response clean team in December.
I’m proud to say that in its first month, the team responded to 214 cleaning incidents - that includes 207 reported by you, the public. 1/3
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International students are our friends, neighbours, volunteers and colleagues in Melbourne. We are an education city.
Melbourne isn’t the same without international students and we’ve been working closely with government and education providers to bring them back…1/2
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I welcome this announcement by the Premier to end the circuit breaker lockdown at midnight tonight.
This is better news for Melbourne. Being able to open up, and remain open, will be absolutely critical for our city’s economic recovery.
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Centre Pompidou is coming to Melbourne!
The iconic French arts institution is joining forces with Beulah to create a dedicated arts space, particularly focused on young people, as part of the STH BNK project. 1/2
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Moomba is back, baby! I am overjoyed to announce this year’s
@moombafestival
Monarchs are
@phitchener9
and
@fifi_box
, two outstanding representatives of our marvellous city.
The
#Moomba
we know and love is back from March 11 to 14 ✨ See you there!
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What a way to start the day! I was absolutely thrilled to be one of the first people on the exhilarating
@FireFlyZipline
across the Yarra River-Birrarung. I had an absolute BLAST zooming through the air with
@FedSquare
CEO Ralph. 1/2
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Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the shocking & evil acts in Sri Lanka, including those in our own local community. Melbourne Town Hall will be lit up in Sri Lankan colours tonight to show our solidarity & deep sympathy.
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Calling all book lovers and aspiring writers - we’ve just opened our fourth pop-up library. The Lygon Street Biblioteca is more than books, it’s a space for writers’ workshops and budding authors to hone their crafts. Drop in at 185 Lygon Street, Carlton.
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The
@midsumma
Pride March is all about colour, diversity, eccentricity and inclusivity - it’s the Melbourne that we love 🌈
@thejamalhakim
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One of my favourite projects we’re working on is
#Greenline
– a 4km link for pedestrians and casual cyclists, along the banks of the majestic Yarra River/Birrarung. Think New York City’s High Line with a Melbourne twist.
We’ve just opened up a consultation for this initiative.
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We're pleased to deliver the first stage of upgrades to the iconic Hardware Lane, replacing tired, red bricks with our signature bluestone paving, and planting a row of leafy jacaranda trees.
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Summer is coming up - and so are our vaccination rates.
Keep it up, Melbourne! Look out for each other 😊
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Melbourne is THE home of AFL and I'm so excited to be among the roar of tens of thousands footy fans at the MCG tonight as my mighty Pies take on the defending premiers, the Cats.
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Temporary permits will be issued to authorised staff from eight Melbourne hospitals, Victoria Police members & staff from the Melbourne Assessment Centre. We are issuing green dashboard stickers for up to 8000 frontline workers to recognise their role in responding to
#COVID
ー19.
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Restrictions have eased so it was pretty special to dine with Premier
@DanielAndrewsMP
at Pellegrini’s today. Please support our local restaurants, cafes and bars as they welcome patrons through their doors again. Enjoy the hospitality on offer and remember to stay safe.
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Sending a huge thank you to everyone who came into the city to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The city was awash with excitement, care and kindness, meaning our record crowds safely enjoyed the night. Bring on 2023!
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We want to be a city of ‘yes’.
When safe to do so, let’s permit our cafes, pubs and restaurants to expand their dining out onto Melbourne's streets.
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Everyone deserves access to safe and affordable housing.
This World Homeless Day I’m thrilled to announce $9 million in funding from the Victorian Government for our Make Room initiative, which will provide accommodation for up to 50 residents.
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Christmas isn’t cancelled 🎄 It’s joyful, jolly and COVID-safe. You can come into the city to meet Santa in his workshop, see new street art, the Myer windows and our fabulous projections. It’s never been more important to support local businesses and keep Melburnians in jobs.
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And just like that…live music comes back to Melbourne in grand style. I’m with
@visitvictoria
CEO Brendan McClements, loving the first act on the bill at Play On at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl - Grace Cummings and her band, what a performance!
#bringbackthebuzz
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At the stroke of midnight, we celebrated Melbourne’s long awaited reopening! There was cheering in the streets, and lots of laughs. Thank you and congratulations to our wonderful friends at
@butchersdiner
and Angel Music Bar for being among the first venues to open their doors…
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Hitting vaccination targets is the only way the city can open and stay open.
Be a vaccine hero. There are a million things that we miss about life before the pandemic - and each of those is a reason to get vaccinated. 2/2
@DanielAndrewsMP
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The MCG is the perfect stadium to host the opening ceremony. We can’t wait to open the Games in Melbourne and be the gateway for visiting athletes and fans to enter Victoria. 1/2
📸 Jay Town
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It’s people like Alan Adler that make Melbourne such a unique, special place. Alan has just turned 90, and this year celebrates 50 years of operating the iconic Flinders Street Station photo booth.
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