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Downtown bookshop alcohol service
Whisper Leaf Bookshop can now pursue beer-and-wine service alongside books and author events downtown. Supporters see it as a natural fit for downtown Melbourne's mixed-use core; conditions protect neighbors with occupancy and noise limits.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 5, 2026
LowPublic Safety
Controlled burn complaints and code review
After complaints about a controlled burn near Wickham/Preserve, the fire chief shut it down and council agreed staff should draft code changes to create a formal permitting process for controlled burns.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026