‘Money, money, money’: $10m pledge for Melb ABBA spectacular

Email Mayoral hopeful Arron Wood has taken a big chance in promising $10m of ratepayers’ money to bring ABBA’s virtual concert to Melbourne’s Docklands, if he’s elected to the city’s top job.

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AM Edition ‘Money, money, money’: $10m pledge for Melb ABBA spectacular Mayoral hopeful Arron Wood has taken a big chance in promising $10m of ratepayers’ money to bring ABBA’s virtual concert to Melbourne’s Docklands, if he’s elected to the city’s top... READ MORE   Bombers list boss remains coy on Stringer deal as deadline looms Jake Stringer is keen on a move to GWS, but Essendon are making no guarantees that will eventuate. Plus an update on Dylan Shiel as we count down to the end of the trade period. READ MORE   Where the Allan government is stockpiling properties As Victoria’s housing crisis worsens the Allan government is stockpiling rental properties, in a move experts warn could force leases higher. These are the Melbourne suburbs being ... 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