The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Jolly

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

A local mayor in Melbourne accused of punching an intruder at an election party is facing a four-day hearing into the "rapidly developing scuffle".

AAP · Jul 27

Melbourne council votes to scrap Lime ebikes for failing to meet ‘bare minimum standards’

City of Yarra councillors end trial, claiming the company has not done enough to stop dumping and misuse of share bikes

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

Mayor denies assault and 'looks forward' to court date

An inner-city mayor accused of assault says he will fight the claims with "heaps of witnesses" at a contested hearing.

AAP · Mar 25

Brexit pain could be eased for Brits with homes in France under new law

Exclusive: UK citizens with residences in France may be granted an automatic long-stay visa

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

How one of Melbourne’s most contaminated sites became a political battleground on housing

Labor says it is ‘pushing on’ with the development in the city’s north, while the Greens accuse it of winding back the original plan

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023

Victoria to consider rent caps and taxes on Airbnb owners to ease rental crisis

Exclusive: Greens will support Labor’s state budget in exchange for measures as Yarra council creates emergency fund to help with cost of living

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023

Putting up a stink: revolt against a Melbourne council’s levy starts debate about waste

City of Yarra argues it is a financial necessity but to angry locals a separate charge for rubbish is nothing short of a ‘bin tax’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2023

The Greens and the challenge of governing a Melbourne council

The party won control of Yarra city council in 2020 but still grapples with realities of being in charge

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2022