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Royal Park sporting field proposal sparks community concern

February 12th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne’s proposal for new sporting fields in Royal Park has left the community divided, with advocacy groups concerned that the park is under threat, while sporting associations are are backing the suggested changes.

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Hotham History Project’s Melbourne Streets

February 12th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

North and West Melbourne history group the Hotham History Project has embarked on one of its largest challenges to date, Melbourne Streets, a database that details the history of local streets in the area.

“It’s going to be a disaster”: residents alarmed about high-rise hospital plan

December 11th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Chapman St residents have voiced concerns over a proposal to build an 11-storey private hospital in North Melbourne, and are calling for greater transparency in the planning process to ensure their objections are properly considered.

Council considers major greening works on Errol St

December 11th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne is exploring the option of partially closing Errol St in North Melbourne to make way for more green space.

Have your say: North Melbourne Community Hub

December 11th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne wants to hear what local people’s opinions are on the North Melbourne Community Hub.

Council seeks local voices to advise on West Melbourne housing project

December 11th, 2024 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne is calling for expressions of interest to join a project reference group that will provide advice on a proposed affordable housing development on a council-owned car park in West Melbourne.

Council endorses City North Opportunities Plan renewal

December 11th, 2024 - Sabrina Caires

A City of Melbourne report said that more than 40 projects had been delivered under the Melbourne Innovation District City North Opportunities Plan 2020 and recommended that the document be renewed to continue guiding urban design in the precinct.

Support for rezoned ETU building

December 11th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne has recommended that the Victorian Planning Minister considers an amendment that rezones the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) building in North Melbourne.