Planning
“Heritage is ignored”: Growing concerns for Melbourne General Cemetery’s “barren” state
Community members are calling on the state government to provide urgent support to protect Melbourne General Cemetery’s heritage, as the cemetery’s trustee pledges to “invest in planting and amenity”.
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New development proposed for eyesore Cancer Council building
An eyesore building in Carlton that formerly housed the Cancer Council’s headquarters could be knocked down to make way for a 13-storey tower and townhouses under a new plan.
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Once-per-decade city strategy reveals strong local worker growth
Local worker numbers will steadily rise in the coming years, increasing by 50 per cent by 2040 according to a once-per-decade planning blueprint was released by the City of Melbourne in July.
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The Sisters sharing the history of Mary MacKillop and leaving a legacy
As Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre approaches its quarterly Open Day on August 6, the Sisters of Saint Joseph at the centre are working hard to share the story of Australia’s first saint Mary MacKillop.
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“More than a façade”: residents rally to protect Parkville’s heritage
At the time of publishing, the City of Melbourne had already received more than 140 objections from Parkville residents who have united against a proposal to demolish one of the few remaining historic commercial properties in their heritage precinct.
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East Melbourne residents push for mandatory planning guidelines for historic neighbourhood
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) will call on the City of Melbourne for “greater transparency and accountability” in its planning governance following its decision to approve the redevelopment of a historic guesthouse.
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Re-elected Greens leader vows to help curb aircraft noise for East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents who have been lobbying for a decade against aircraft noise have welcomed a promise by re-elected Melbourne MP Adam Bandt to help provide a voice for their campaign.
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Council approves plan to bulldoze historic Punt Rd stand
The City of Melbourne has approved a controversial plan to knock down the historic Jack Dyer Stand as part of the Punt Rd Oval redevelopment, despite heritage groups voicing their opposition.
Read MoreEast Melbourne residents set to take Magnolia Court redevelopment fight to the state’s planning umpire
East Melbourne residents have vowed to launch an appeal against a City of Melbourne decision that would see a historic guesthouse redeveloped into a residential hotel, saying it would “seriously impact” the area.
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Hands off our pub: Unions unite to save The Curtin from development
The Carlton community has thrown its weight behind unionists who have vowed to form a picket line, if necessary, to thwart any plans of redeveloping the historic John Curtin Hotel.
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Vintage photobooth finds new home at Lygon Court
“Fresh and zesty” writers unite in Carlton libraries
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