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Rebuilt Corkman meets cautious approval
The rebuilt Corkman Irish hotel, revealed when its scaffolding was removed in mid-June, has been met with cautious approval by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) despite the new building’s concrete slab walls.
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Flower show extension sparks fresh Carlton Gardens concerns
A decision to extend the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show’s licence in Carlton Gardens until 2029 has reignited concerns about community consultation and the long-term protection of the World Heritage-listed precinct.
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Council backs St Nicholas Church redevelopment in East Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has approved a long-running planning application for St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in East Melbourne, giving the green light to a heritage-sensitive redevelopment.
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St Patrick’s Cathedral renewal project launched
The Archbishop of Melbourne has launched a $190 million project to repair and renew St Patrick’s Cathedral and “reimagine” its precinct, with an appeal to parishioners and other potential donors to “be part of the vision”.
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Parkville heritage review moves to panel after mixed submissions
A long-running review of heritage protections across Parkville has moved a step closer to completion, with councillors voting unanimously on February 17 to endorse post-exhibition changes and refer unresolved matters to an independent planning panel.
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Victorian Trades Hall nominated for World Heritage listing
Melbourne’s iconic Victorian Trades Hall in Carlton is a step closer to global recognition after being nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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East Melbourne hailed as “extraordinary” heritage suburb as council moves to tighten protections
East Melbourne’s heritage is a step closer to receiving stronger safeguards, with the City of Melbourne voting to pursue interim and permanent planning controls based on a major new heritage review.
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Heritage reimagined at Lincoln Square: council backs adaptive reuse of former Allen & Co. piano factory
The City of Melbourne has unanimously backed plans to bring one of Carlton’s most storied buildings back to life, approving an adaptive-reuse scheme for the former Allen & Co. Piano Factory and Warehouse at 23–31 Lincoln Square South.
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Heritage overhaul to protect East Melbourne’s post-war and postmodern icons
The City of Melbourne is moving to strengthen heritage protections across East Melbourne, with more than 100 properties to be reassessed under a sweeping new review that expands recognition beyond Victorian and Edwardian architecture.
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Council backs heritage extension in Parkville
The City of Melbourne is set to grant a planning permit for a modest extension to a heritage home in Parkville, with officers recommending approval following strong support from the local community.
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Planned tower could threaten Royal Exhibition Building “buffer zone”
Heritage reviews for Carlton and Punt Road Oval endorsed
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