As Victoria fights off competition from other states to remain the major events capital, plans are gathering pace to redevelop the MCG’s Great Southern Stand at a cost of more than $1 billion.
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The usual Moomba attractions â the parade, water skiing tournament and Birdman Rally â will be substituted with a series of family-friendly events and attractions across the city that are aimed at helping âbring the buzz back to Melbourne,â the City of Melbourne said in a statement.
Iconic buildings across Melbourne will also be lit up in red to encourage everybody to show their love for the city.
Before the reversal, Major Events Minister Martin Pakula said he had expressed his âdisappointmentâ to Cr Capp and that he âgot the senseâ council would change course.
âA scaled-back event . can still be a great event,â Mr Pakula said.
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