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Melbourne CBD junks parking meters for pay-by-phone technology
Mobile apps and related payments are quickly starting to eliminate the need for costly hardwired infrastructure as councils look for ways to increase convenience and deter risk takers when it comes to clipping the ticket.
Ditching ‘mega-stadia’ in favour of local sport venues
[Editor’s note: this piece was written prior to Australia’s Ashes victory] By Simon Sharwood* Australia’s men’s cricket team is a joke [they’re not really a joke as they won the…
Motorists spotting smarter parking
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…
Melbourne buys community centre
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…