Planning
West Gate Tunnel construction more than “70 per cent” complete
The Victorian Government has announced the heavily interrupted construction of the West Gate Tunnel is now more than 70 per cent complete, after beginning in early 2018 and now projected to finish in late 2025, three years later than originally proposed.
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New audio warning for illegal footpath riders in e-scooter crackdown
New “in-app communication” trial sees scooters telling off their non-compliant riders.
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West Melbourne residents outraged over hotel redevelopment plans
A proposal to redevelop the Miami Hotel in West Melbourne into a five-storey building over four parcels of land has angered locals who believe it will have a detrimental impact to the area’s amenity.
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Historic North Melbourne church sold for first time in 170 years
A large property site in North Melbourne that has been home to a 170-year-old bluestone church has been sold to an offshore buyer.
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Plans for “campus” of apartment buildings on King St
Plans to redevelop a King St car showroom into a “campus” of apartment buildings, including build-to-rent dwellings, have been released.
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Less than 1km of bike lanes delivered in last year as rollout languishes
New council figures showed its rollout of protected bike lanes was falling well short of promises.
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Residents move into new affordable homes in Kensington
A new apartment building has been launched in Kensington, with the aim of helping to tackle the issue of housing affordability.
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Resident locked out after flying overseas to be with dying mother
A North Melbourne public housing resident who travelled to Sri Lanka to be with his dying mother was left homeless after being evicted from his flat upon returning 12 months later.
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Developer committed to working closely with mosque to build basketball court
The developer behind a proposed multi-million-dollar mixed-use project in North Melbourne says he is committed to working cooperatively and collaboratively with a neighbouring community group, which has plans to build a basketball court behind their mosque.
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Community consultation sought on protected bike lanes
The City of Melbourne is seeking community input on draft designs for three kilometres of protected bike lanes in North Melbourne and Kensington.
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Community demands better security for JJ Holland Park
Community summit set to address local safety issues
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