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Setting the standard for a future in high-rise

The developer of Southbank by Beulah (SBB), set to become Australia’s tallest building, has said its project would set a new design precedent for high-rise development for the city and beyond, well into the future

Making the market your home

For many people, a trip to the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) conjures a sense of awe and wonder. 

Government, council remain tight-lipped on injecting room site

The state government and City of Melbourne remain tight-lipped about the location of a new safe injecting room in the city.

The Greens lead with a CBD local

Wide support for outdoor dining

Now is the time for cafes, pubs and restaurants in the CBD to dream large and put forward plans for extending service outdoors to laneways and pavements.

Plans revised for huge Bourke St bar

Plans to turn one of the CBD’s oldest buildings into a stylish late-night venue have been revised following concerns from Victoria Police, the City of Melbourne and nearby residents.

Should we be building more towers?

A new development proposal endorsed by the City of Melbourne has raised questions regarding the future of towers and density in the city in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Susan Riley calls time on council

After a decorated 15 years on council, which included being the first woman to ever be elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the much-loved Susan Riley has said farewell to Town Hall ahead of the October 24 elections

Residents assess their year

Residents3000 held its annual general meeting (AGM) on September 3 with a meeting over Zoom where Lord Mayor Sally Capp addressed residents as guest speaker.