Planning
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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Prime Minister joins celebrations for CSL’s new HQ building
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dropped into town to mark a celebratory opening of biotech giant CSL’s new global headquarters and research and development centre.
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Melbourne University’s bold vision for 22,000 squares metres of green space
Twenty-two thousand square metres of green space could be created at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus under an ambitious blueprint that would see six buildings demolished.
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Residents lose fight to save historic building
Parkville residents have been left disheartened after losing a state planning tribunal fight to save a historic building from being demolished and turned into a medical centre.
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Uni Melb continues to overlook staff pleas for better working conditions
Lead epilepsy researcher honoured by prestigious award
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