Planning
Council endorsement paves way for new bar in West Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is expected to give the green light to a new bar in a converted West Melbourne warehouse despite receiving 75 objections.
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Fears apartment complex “could change nature” of Kensington
Kensington residents are concerned about a plan to turn an old Vision Australia building into an apartment complex, saying it would have a “negative contribution” to the neighbourhood.
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Giant leap forward for Macaulay Precinct
The City of Melbourne has endorsed new planning controls to its ambitious Macaulay Structure Plan which addresses key issues of flooding, affordable housing, transport, and reflecting the “distinct character” of four new distinct precincts.
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Residents step up campaign to have traffic noise reduced from West Gate Tunnel
The Department of Transport (DoT) is reviewing growing concerns raised by residents in relation to traffic impacts from the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) as it opened the door to “mitigation measures”.
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Parkville Gardens commuters continue to wait for better bus services as the Greens seek answers
The Parkville Gardens community stands to wait longer for a more frequent bus service after the state government confirmed it was “continuing to plan” its delivery, leaving commuters frustrated.
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Kensington locals fight against proposed development which would be “completely out of character”
Kensington residents are fighting a proposal to put a mixed-use development in their historic street, saying its size would have a “very negative impact”.
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Key bike lane projects to start this year
The installation of protected bike lanes on Arden St and Macaulay Rd will begin before the end of 2022 after the City of Melbourne confirmed the projects were in their final stages of approval.
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Old and underused council properties could be up for sale
Two worn and “underutilised” City of Melbourne-owned properties in Kensington and North Melbourne are expected to go on the open market, following a community engagement process.
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West Melbourne set to have the nation’s first solar-powered façade office tower
West Melbourne will be home to Australia’s first-ever office building to have a solar panel façade system under a $40 million project.
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Future of West Melbourne locked in as the state government signs off “milestone” structure plan
The state government has approved a much-awaited structure plan that will guide the future growth of West Melbourne, including a new high street on Spencer St and an abundance of open space.
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Digital Echoes: an “immersive” sound experience
Brotherhood Books in Kensington up and running after being devastated by floods
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