Planning
Landmark heritage review delivered for Parkville after four-decade hiatus
The University of Melbourne’s International House and global biotech giant CSL’s two-storey brick Poplar Rd headquarters are among historical landmarks up for heritage listing under a sweeping heritage review of Parkville, the first of its kind to be undertaken in four decades.
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New taskforce to address East Melbourne aircraft noise
Long-standing concerns about aircraft noise in East Melbourne have been heard at Parliament House in Canberra, with the federal government committing to establishing a taskforce aimed at improving outcomes for the community.
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Six-storey building approved for East Melbourne despite opposition
The City of Melbourne has given the green light to a highly contentious $15 million six-storey office building proposed for East Melbourne despite strong community opposition.
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Victorian Trades Hall awarded national heritage listing … now, for UNESCO bid
Carlton’s iconic Victorian Trades Hall has been officially placed on the Australian National Heritage List, in what has been described as a “watershed moment for the recognition of working people’s history”.
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Petition calls for protected bike lane route from Kew to Carlton
An inner-city resident has launched a petition advocating for the installation of protected bike lanes spanning from Kew to Carlton that aims to address growing concerns of safety.
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Uncertainty looms as public housing towers marked for redevelopment
A plan to demolish and redevelop 44 high-rise public housing towers across the inner city including Carlton is causing a wave of uncertainty and fears of displacement among residents, with advocates fearing the housing crisis could be made worse if public land falls into the hands of developers.
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Community awaits next steps for Yarra Park master plan
The East Melbourne community is anticipating the unveiling of the long-awaited Yarra Park master plan, which aims to improve its recreational spaces as well protect and preserve its natural heritage.
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Mirvac wins Treasury Square project as locals left out of consultation
Property developer Mirvac has reportedly been awarded a contract to develop a contentious site known as Treasury Square at the CBD’s edge.
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Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays
The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council to look to do what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality.
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Disability advocates slam inaction on accessible tram stops along Sydney Rd and Royal Parade
Advocates say continual delays to improving tram stops will result in keeping a marginalised community “invisible”.
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New development proposed for eyesore Cancer Council building
Wi-Fi inequality at housing towers
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