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Restoration, upgrade under way for century-old Royal Parade water main
Essential upgrades will be made to the Royal Parade water main in Parkville, with Greater Western Water (GWW) starting works on a two-kilometre section of the main this month.
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East Melbourne office building to be converted into apartments
A former office building in East Melbourne is set to be turned into four apartments after being given the green light by the City of Melbourne.
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Community triumphant as John Curtin Hotel awarded heritage listing
After an unwavering and year-long campaign to save the historic John Curtin Hotel, the community is celebrating the news that the building has been officially heritage-listed.
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Heritage reviews for Carlton and Punt Road Oval endorsed
City of Melbourne councilors voted unanimously in favour of the Carlton Heritage Review and the Punt Road Oval Heritage Review at the Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting on April 4.
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New tower in Carlton set to inject life into prominent corner
The City of Melbourne has endorsed plans for a new six-storey commercial building which promises to “bring life” to Carlton’s famous Lygon St.
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Council gives nod to three-storey apartment building despite opposition
Plans to build three apartments at a historical site in Carlton have been given the green light, despite community opposition and previously being knocked back by the City of Melbourne.
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Aircraft noise consultation with East Melbourne residents to be considered under third runway plan
Airservices Australia says consultation with the East Melbourne community to reduce aircraft noise and alternative flight paths has been put on hold until Melbourne Airport’s plan to build a third runway is considered.
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Student accommodation tower approved for Carlton
A plan to build a $68.9 million student accommodation tower in Carlton has been endorsed by the City of Melbourne as it seeks to retain its status as Australia’s number one student city.
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Historic church unveils new crown spire, after a 40-year wait
A Parkville church built in 1898 has been given a new lease on life with a new crown spire installed to replace the previous spire that was destroyed in a storm some 40 years ago.
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Residents win at VCAT over restaurant that will be restricted to hotel guests
East Melbourne residents are celebrating after the state’s planning tribunal ruled in their favour to curtail the operations of a contentious residential hotel and restaurant proposal.
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Ormiston educational establishment for young ladies
Grattan St to open
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