Mayors talk about the future of Melbourne

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Mayors talk about the future of Melbourne. (2026, October 13). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/mayors-talk-about-the-future-of-melbourne-20261013-p6153q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Nick Reece, the current Lord Mayor of Melbourne, discusses the city's future with former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio in an interview leading up to The Age's Melbourne Assembly civic forum. The conversation centers on strategies for managing Melbourne's rapid growth.
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Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece recently discussed the future of his city with former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, ahead of The Age's Melbourne Assembly civic forum scheduled to take place in October 2026. The conversation focused on addressing challenges and opportunities for Australia's fastest-growing city, aiming to outline strategies for sustainable growth and urban development. This dialogue is part of broader efforts to engage stakeholders and leaders in shaping the future of Melbourne, emphasizing collaboration between international cities facing similar demographic and economic shifts.

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Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece speaks to former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio about the future of Australia's fastest-growing city ahead of The Age's Melbourne Assembly civic forum.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13
🔮 Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece speaks to former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio about the future of Australia's fastest-growing city ahead of The Age's Melbourne Assembly civic forum.
2026-10-13 · The Sydney Morning Herald
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