Planning
North Melbourne’s “underutilised” hidden ballroom
Behind the ornate cornices and bow windows of The Arcadian is one of North Melbourne’s best-kept secrets.
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Major water upgrade completed in North Melbourne
Works to replace a 146-year-old water main to help future-proof water supply for Carlton, North Melbourne and Melbourne’s CBD have been completed.
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Town Hall bells ring after 30-year silence
After three decades of silence, the chimes from North Melbourne Town Hall’s clock tower bells have rung out again, marking a significant moment in the community’s history.
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Fix “dysfunctional and unsafe road design”: residents call for action on Abbotsford St
North Melbourne residents have expressed growing alarm over the safety of new tram concrete separators along a busy road after reports of several near misses and one man being taken to hospital.
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Finally, some movement on Macaulay
The state government has finally budged on progressing the Macaulay Structure Plan, following further pressure from the City of Melbourne last month to respond to its proposal to unlock urgently needed open space along Moonee Ponds Creek.
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“Train horn working group” established to limit noise in West Melbourne
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has established a group whose purpose is to identify opportunities to reduce the impact of train horn noise on communities such as those living in West Melbourne.
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Consultation on Chelmsford St park still open
Kensington locals can still have their say on a concept plan for new open space at Chelmsford St, with the City of Melbourne welcoming feedback online until June 17 at 5pm.
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“Vast, empty site”: Disappointment over scrapped Arden hospital plans
Community members and a City of Melbourne councillor have expressed disappointment over the state government’s decision to abandon plans for a new hospital in North Melbourne’s Arden precinct, saying it was a missed opportunity.
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Affordable housing proposed on council land
Two council-owned sites in North Melbourne and West Melbourne could be converted into affordable housing under a plan being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Calls mount to fix dangerous West Melbourne intersection after cyclist struck in hit-run
The community is calling for action to fix a dangerous intersection in West Melbourne after a cyclist was left with serious injuries in a hit-run incident.
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School community wins fight against planned phone tower
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