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Council backs St Nicholas Church redevelopment in East Melbourne

Council backs St Nicholas Church redevelopment in East Melbourne

May 17th, 2026 - Sean Car

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

May 6th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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

March 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

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

March 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

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

December 15th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

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

November 4th, 2025 - Sean Car

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

November 4th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

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

September 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

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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Restoration of Trades Hall continues as part of $10 million heritage project

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

The world’s oldest continuously operating trade union building is undergoing its next phase of restoration, with global construction company Multiplex appointed to deliver Stage Three of the Victorian Trades Hall Living Heritage Project.

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East Melbourne development approved despite heritage overlay

June 3rd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A new residential development in East Melbourne is expected to be given the green light by the City of Melbourne, despite its location within a heritage overlay.

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