Latest articles by Jon Fleetwood
Council support ETU rezoning
One of the largest donors to Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election campaign, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), has won the council’s support to rezone its North Melbourne headquarters.
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Fears grow over dangerous North Melbourne intersection
A notorious North Melbourne intersection has come under once again, with residents and local traders concerned that if it the safety concerns are not addressed there will be a fatality.
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North Melbourne build-to-rent project endorsed by council
The City of Melbourne has given the green light to a $180 million build-to-rent (BTR) project in North Melbourne.
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Biomedical stakeholders push for removal of Haymarket “roundabout of death”
Melbourne’s notorious “roundabout of death” is being considered for removal, following a near decade-long campaign from stakeholders in the Parkville biomedical precinct.
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North Melbourne hostel curfew scrapped
A North Melbourne hostel will now operate without a nightly curfew, with the aim of reducing late-night noise and disruption on surrounding streets.
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Melbourne Water commences new phase of flood mitigation study
Melbourne Water has launched a major flood mitigation study aimed at reducing flood risk in the Lower Maribyrnong River catchment.
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“Effectively invisible”: New North Melbourne bike lane “blackspot”
David Britt has been cycling along North Melbourne’s streets for close to a decade, but there’s one intersection he fears more than most.
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Council to proceed with Errol St lane closures for new green space
The City of Melbourne will move forward with a plan to close two lanes off Errol St to create new open space.
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West Gate Tunnel Transport Amenity Program leaves community “outraged”
In 2018, a $100 million Transport and Amenity Program (TAP) was announced to mitigate the impacts of the West Gate Tunnel on neighbourhood streets in North and West Melbourne and Docklands.
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Fears grow as accidents continue at a “notorious” North Melbourne intersection
The intersection of Victoria St and Curzon St has become notorious for accidents over the years, with local businesses fearing for their customers’ safety and many residents avoiding the crossing altogether due to ongoing safety concerns.
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Minister greenlights Miami Hotel
The Miami Hotel Group has had an amendment approved by Minister for Planning Sonya Killkenny that will allow for the development of a new hotel and demolition within a Heritage Overlay.
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Boxing world champ is coming to Kensington
Terence “Bud” Crawford, widely regarded as the world's premier pound-for-pound boxer, will take part in an exclusive live Q&A session at Melbourne Pavilion in Kensington on May 29.
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Ryder Pavilion revamp complete
The redevelopment of the Ryder Pavilion in Royal Park has been completed, with the upgraded facility now providing new and improved amenities to support the growing number of women and gender-diverse people getting involved in sport.
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Works set to begin this year for Zagame-owned BTR project
Melbourne-based developer PDG is set to commence work this year on a new build-to-rent (BTR) project, replacing the Audi Centre, which is owned and operated by Bobby Zagame, a prominent campaign donor to Lord Mayor Nick Reece.
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Profit, pigs and prosperity: the future of Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is one of Melbourne’s treasures, but due to changing consumer habits, the pandemic, and the market’s redevelopment, it has also become one of the city’s greatest challenges.
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Is the City of Melbourne taking the right approach to greening?
Residents of North and West Melbourne and Kensington have raised concerns about the City of Melbourne’s approach to linear parks and its decision to replace mature native trees with more invasive species.
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North Melbourne residents urge planning minister to rethink a controversial amendment
North Melbourne residents have ramped up their campaign against the Miami Hotel Group, arguing that its proposed 21-metre-high hotel will have a profound impact on the neighbourhood’s character and amenity.
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From broadcast to politics: The story behind Tim Smith’s federal tilt for Melbourne
It was only last year that Tim Smith was standing at the altar on the reality TV show Married at First Sight, but with the show now behind him, he has set his sights on a new venture – running for the seat of Melbourne in the upcoming federal election.
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Council commits to a scaled-back pool splash
The City of Melbourne will be bringing back a scaled-down version of Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election promise to make swimming pool entry more affordable across the city, following a successful trial of the initiative.
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Residents call for vacant site to be turned into open space
West Melbourne residents are calling for the City of Melbourne to purchase an undeveloped local site to create new green space.
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