Planning
Council’s development windfall reignites calls to secure Macaulay “drainage land” for open space
The City of Melbourne has quietly received millions more in developer contributions than forecast for the past financial year, reigniting community calls to fast-track the purchase of long-promised open space along the Moonee Ponds Creek in Kensington.
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Does Melbourne need to become less car-centric?
John Symons is an economist and the president of the Melbourne-based cycling advocacy group Bike West, which has committed to a lifelong battle to change people’s attitudes towards cycling infrastructure.
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Council puts spotlight on long-vacant Abbotsford St site as crackdown expands north
The City of Melbourne has turned its attention to a long-vacant plot on Abbotsford St in North Melbourne, adding the site to a growing list of underutilised or derelict land parcels being actively monitored as part of a new crackdown on neglected properties across the municipality.
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Choice Hotels expands with new North Melbourne apartments
Choice Hotels International has expanded into North Melbourne, with a newly rebranded property that offers 45 self-contained apartments designed for business travellers, families, and leisure guests seeking both comfort and convenience.
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QVM traders suffer a temporary hit due to tram upgrades
Major tram works have commenced along Victoria and Elizabeth streets, with tram tracks being replaced and platforms expanded outside the Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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Cyclist’s death sparks renewed calls for safety on Macaulay Rd
The death of a cyclist in Kensington has reignited long-standing concerns about bike safety on Macaulay Rd, with Greens MP Ellen Sandell leading calls for separated bike lanes and an urgent safety review of the notorious intersection near Kensington station.
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Council calls for the release of long-awaited West Gate Tunnel Project traffic modelling
Following repeated delays to West Gate Tunnel traffic mitigation projects, the City of Melbourne has called on the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to release the traffic modelling that is justifying their decision not to commence the works.
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PDG to start construction on West Melbourne build-to-rent
Melbourne-based property developer PDG is set to deliver a new build-to-rent (BTR) project in West Melbourne.
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Australian Wool Testing Authority site is up for sale in Kensington
After more than half a century, the Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd (AWTA Ltd) is preparing to part ways with its long-standing Melbourne home in Kensington.
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Greystar breaks ground on $360m Kensington build-to-rent project
Melbourne’s build-to-rent sector continues to gather pace, with developer Greystar breaking ground on its latest project in Kensington’s Macaulay urban renewal precinct.
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