Planning
The beautiful stories beyond a building’s façade
When looking at the heritage value of a building sometimes its façade can be the sole focus but, according to architectural and urban historian, and heritage consultant, Peter Andrew Barrett, this should not be the case.
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Council puts heat on government to protect Royal Park amid sky rail plans
The City of Melbourne has released a Position Paper addressing its concerns surrounding the proposed level crossing project at Park St, which has the potential to impact the heritage-listed Royal Park.
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Community celebrates Eid Fitr festival in North Melbourne
Hundreds of people have come together to celebrate a community-led Eid Fitr festival in North Melbourne with a range of food, music, and entertainment.
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West Gate tunnelling works complete
Motorists are one step closer to having their travel time slashed from Melbourne’s west, as a major breakthrough was reached on the West Gate Tunnel Project in May.
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Younghusband woolshed revamp starts
A new era for Kensington’s century-old former Younghusband Woolstores has been ushered in with construction of a major redevelopment of the site started in March.
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New 40km/h speed limit rolls out in North and West Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is lowering the speed limit across North and West Melbourne in a bid to improve safety for all road users and pedestrians.
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E-scooter trial extension sees calls for safety improvements reiterated
North West Melbourne residents and pedestrian safety advocates are hoping that the state government’s extension of the electric scooter hire scheme will see safety improvements and enforcement of rules such as illegal footpath riding addressed.
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Flood affected business still waits recovery grant
A West Melbourne business owner whose shop suffered an estimated $1.5 million in damages after being inundated with floodwaters last October says he has not been able to access financial support promised by the state government.
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A bright new light in North Melbourne’s café community
The more you dig into the North and West Melbourne café scene, the sooner you come to a realisation …
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It’s time to celebrate small businesses
Applications for the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards officially opened on March 29 and the council is seeking nominations for businesses that have helped shape the city.
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Greens romp home for a fifth consecutive term in Melbourne; Shorten reclaims Maribyrnong
Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey
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