Planning
“Regrettable”: Gym to be turned into office
The City of Melbourne has approved construction at a Boundary Rd apartment block despite a “breakdown” in a relationship between the owners’ corporation (OC) and the developer, and nearly 30 objections to the plan.
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Final plan for Arden precinct revealed
The Victorian Government has released its final Arden Structure Plan for a new precinct in inner-city Melbourne which will be home to 15,000 residents by 2050, but some have criticised the plan as “deeply flawed”.
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Green light for towers at iconic Younghusband Woolstores
A major revamp of Kensington’s century-old former Younghusband Woolstores site has moved a step closer after the City of Melbourne ticked off plans despite them not complying with heritage policies.
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Kensington’s iconic wool buildings up for sale
An ambitious project to revitalise the iconic Younghusband complex in Kensington could change hands as Impact Investment Group looks to offload the historic buildings.
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“A lot to like”: Council endorses $45 million development for Macaulay
A 203-apartment building which includes office space, a cafe, gym, and cinema is on the cusp of being developed in North Melbourne.
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Victorian Government slammed for lack of apology to public housing residents
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass has slammed the state government for not apologising to public housing residents in North Melbourne and Flemington a year after they were suddenly plunged into lockdown in breach of their human rights.
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Local residents rally against new apartments
West Melbourne residents have voiced their concerns over the construction of multi-storey residential apartment block.
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Community left in the dark over E-Gate urban renewal
A 20-hectare parcel of state-owned land in West Melbourne which was set to become Melbourne’s next major urban development seems to have been abandoned in favour of the West-Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP).
Read MoreCouncil endorses new design bodies
Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece declared it was a “particularly proud moment for the city” as City of Melbourne councillors unanimously supported the establishment of two new design bodies.
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Tree plan riles up residents in tight street
A “street greening” proposal to transform the streetscape of a narrow North Melbourne street has drawn strong criticism from locals as it could result in the loss of parking.
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Celebrating the class of 2023 at Simonds Catholic College
Do not read this … it’s disgusting!
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