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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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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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Uniting Church lists historic North Melbourne church for sale
A 144-year-old bluestone church in North Melbourne featuring a landmark spire is up for sale with a price guide of about $10 million.
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“Melbourne’s worst train station”: calls for action on South Kensington Station
Kensington locals are once again calling on the state government to provide badly needed upgrades to the “super dangerous” South Kensington Station ahead of the next Victorian budget.
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Hopes grow historic gas building can be revamped into a community facility
Community members are hoping a heritage building that was once used as part of a former town gas distribution site in North Melbourne may be rejuvenated into a new social offering.
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Community housing build starts in North Melbourne
Construction of a nine-storey community housing complex in North Melbourne is under way as part of the Victorian Government’s “Big Housing Build” blitz.
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The new heart of the CBD: Town Hall Station concourse revealed
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