Planning
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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Brutal decision awaits for “significant” Carlton car park
Public opinion continues to be divided over whether a car park in Carlton, known for its 1970s Brutalist architecture, should be heritage listed.
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Road to nowhere … community seeks answers on Grattan St future
Parkville and Carlton residents have expressed concern about what will happen to Grattan St as reinstatement works on the main arterial start this year.
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VCAT knocks back controversial apartment building in East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents are celebrating a huge win over a developer after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) ruled in their favour over a contentious multi-storey apartment complex proposal.
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New tower planned for historic brewery site
Carlton’s former historic Carlton and United Brewery site could be turned into an 11-storey commercial tower under plans to be considered by the state government.
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Developer hits a snag in redeveloping an East Melbourne heritage building
A “significant” heritage East Melbourne townhouse built in 1873 will be partly demolished and reconstructed “brick by brick” after a developer hit a snag in converting the building into apartments.
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Memories That Make Us: A multimedia exploration of the post-war Italian migrant experience
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