Planning
Residents take fast-tracked North Melbourne hospital approval to Victoria’s Ombudsman
An approval for a new 11-storey private hospital for North Melbourne has been fast-tracked by the state government, but residents have slammed the process and lodged a complaint with the Victorian Ombudsman.
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Council opposes Infrastructure Victoria’s push for Macaulay Rd tram extension
The City of Melbourne has maintained Macaulay Rd isn’t a suitable alignment for a tram extension into Kensington in its response to Infrastructure Victoria’s draft 30-year strategy.
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Heritage meets high-rise in new West Melbourne apartment project
A major build-to-rent development set to transform a key West Melbourne corner has been given the green light by the City of Melbourne.
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“No clear community benefit”: locals fight latest plans for Macaulay
Kensington residents are raising the alarm on further “overdevelopment” in the Macaulay precinct following the latest proposal for an eight-storey project at the corner of Barrett and Bruce streets.
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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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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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Public housing class action dismissed
Residents of three public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne have lost their class action against the state government.
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Councillors consider submissions to its Municipal Planning Strategy
The City of Melbourne considered submissions from a variety of interest groups regarding a proposed amendment to its Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) at its April 15 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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North Melbourne residents rally against Villiers St build-to-rent project
A proposed development of more than 350 build-to-rent apartments on the former Australian Red Cross site at 23–47 Villiers St in North Melbourne has sparked concern among local residents.
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The curious case of Macaulay’s “drainage land” drags on
The City of Melbourne’s pursuit of acquiring a piece of “drainage land” along the Moonee Ponds Creek for critical open space looks set to continue as more information is sought as to the site’s future use for flood mitigation.
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Seen and unseen: Koorie artists tell their stories through art
Aboriginal man wins top prize for artwork depicting identity and sexuality
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