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Council backs heritage extension in Parkville

September 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne is set to grant a planning permit for a modest extension to a heritage home in Parkville, with officers recommending approval following strong support from the local community.

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“NIMBY, please!”: The unofficial motto of inner-city planning

September 3rd, 2025 - Melly Shute

Let’s talk about a cherished Melbourne pastime: objecting to development.

Policing East Melbourne

September 3rd, 2025 - Sylvia Black

In 1883 the Police Department rented a house on a wide block of land in Darling St, East Melbourne. This house would become the residence of the sergeant-in-charge of the new police station.

East Melbourne safety forum

September 3rd, 2025 - East Melbourne Group

The East Melbourne Group (EMG) hosted a safety forum on August 25 to discuss issues in East Melbourne. The Community Safety Meeting was organised to discuss ideas on management of petty crime, road safety, and traffic in the area.

Franklin St reopened with Metro Tunnel station entrance

September 3rd, 2025 - Metro Tunnel

The first city street to be closed for Metro Tunnel construction – Franklin St – has reopened, as the project powers ahead towards opening later this year.

Inquiry into public housing demolitions

September 3rd, 2025 - Cory Memery

Labor MPs accused opponents of the demolition plan of spreading disinformation during inquiry hearings. But those who have been opposing the plan have not made any false accusations. They have been saying that:

“Athens on the Yarra”

September 3rd, 2025 - Martin Brennan

In the recently released City of Melbourne report on the 2050 Summit our democratic heritage is described as “Athens on the Yarra”.

The trains are coming!

September 3rd, 2025 - Rob Moore

Spring has sprung which mean we are only a couple of months away from our own train station!

Police Association rooftop bar gets green light for 2am trading

August 14th, 2025 - Sean Car

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has overturned a City of Melbourne decision to restrict the operating hours of the Victorian Police Association’s new rooftop venue in Jolimont, granting approval for it to trade until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights.