Planning

Big office tower next to Melbourne Club approved

April 27th, 2022 - David Schout

Construction of a 37-storey office tower at the “Paris end” of Collins St is expected to begin next year after the state government gave it the tick of approval.

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QVM kicking goals in sustainability initiatives

April 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) ambitious goal to reach zero carbon and send zero waste to landfill by 2027 is on track to be achieved.

Labor look to address decade slide as Greens favoured to win Melbourne again

April 27th, 2022 - David Schout

Ahead of the federal election on May 21, CBD News looks at the seat of Melbourne and whether Labor candidate Keir Paterson can halt the party’s huge slide in first-preference votes since 2010.

Artist shows cost to environment through Money Tree sculpture

April 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Money may not grow on trees but a recent sculpture outside the State Library has delivered a powerful message about the value of protecting nature.

Worried about CBD renters

April 27th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Candidates for the Federal Election are out on the campaign trail looking for local issues and this CBD landscape says a lot to the Victorian Socialists.

Traders relieved after council waives outdoor dining fees

April 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Hospitality traders in the CBD are breathing a sigh of relief after the City of Melbourne waived outdoor dining fees for another seven months as the city recovers from the pandemic.

CBD residents voice their anger over “appalling” state of rubbish

April 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

CBD residents have launched a war on waste after branding the city’s rubbish problem as “appalling”.

Bumper crowds at food and wine festival send tills ringing but not all traders are sold on the major event

April 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Queen Victoria Market stallholders have delivered a split verdict on the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival which attracted bumper crowds and a lively atmosphere.