Planning
Council knocks back plans to redevelop a Carlton “eyesore” after citing “significant issues”
An “eyesore” building in Carlton will remain empty and graffiti-laden after the City of Melbourne rejected a planning proposal to build a tower and apartments.
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Council rejects application for Hartcourt building in Parkville
Parkville residents are rejoicing after the City of Melbourne refused a permit application for a controversial three-storey medical clinic, which would have seen the intra-war red brick Hartcourt building at the corner of Royal Parade and Morrah St demolished.
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Digital divide at Carlton Housing Estate exposed in report
Over-priced internet, low-quality connection and opaque, substandard service were the overwhelming conclusions of a recent study into digital inequality at the Carlton Housing Estate.
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Heritage protection in Carlton edges a step closer
New heritage protection for a number of Carlton buildings is a step closer, after the City of Melbourne considered submissions from local groups and institutions as part of its Carlton Heritage Review.
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Historic Curtin Hotel up for state heritage protection in “landmark decision”
Carlton’s historic The Curtin Hotel is a step closer in being saved from the developer’s wrecking ball after the building was recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register.
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“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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Lord Mayor calls for urgent help amid “extremely worrying” report
Rental crisis deepens
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