Planning
Further support for retrofitting public housing towers as “ground lease model” confirmed
Despite two studies confirming the benefits of retrofitting Melbourne’s public housing towers, the Victorian Government is pressing ahead with its demolition plan following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
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Government responds to flood inquiry
The Victorian Government has responded to each of the 73 recommendations contained in the final report on the state-wide floods in October 2022, which was handed down by a Parliamentary Inquiry.
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Kensington residents concerned over sudden removal of bus stops
Kensington residents have been left frustrated after the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) removed five bus stops along Kensington Rd without prior consultation, an action which came into effect on February 23.
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Delivery of Hawke Street Linear Park pushed back
Despite the City of Melbourne aiming to commence work on the Hawke Street Linear Park in 2024, the project delivery has been stymied by “complexities” posed by the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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River Nile School to host inaugural Harmony Block Party
The River Nile School (RNS) will host its first-ever Harmony Block Party on April 3 from 2pm to 6pm, a festive celebration of Harmony Day that aims to unite the community and showcase the incredible talents and resilience of refugee and asylum seeker youth.
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Bobbie Peels launches weekly run club in North Melbourne
North Melbourne’s beloved pub Bobbie Peels has launched an exciting initiative aimed at bringing the community together in a fun and unique way.
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West Melbourne: A Sense of Place
This is the title of the forthcoming publication of the Hotham History Project – an anthology providing glimpses of the evolving history of West Melbourne from pre-colonial times.
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Emissions by the richest people are accelerating climate breakdown
One hour of emissions from Australian billionaires’ super yachts and private jets equals what an average Australian emits in an entire year.
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The new heart of the CBD: Town Hall Station concourse revealed
Melbourne’s stunning “square under a square” has been revealed, with new images of the Metro Tunnel’s Town Hall Station taking shape directly under the City Square.
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March in Parkville Gardens
March is a multi-faceted month. Autumn has arrived, universities are back in full swing, football’s kicked off, Moomba fever is in the air, annual religious observances are under way for believers, and the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) is once again hosting a seasonal event.
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Macaulay’s planning rules need urgent work
New wave of activations to hit North and West Melbourne
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