Planning
Queen Vic Market tower gets green light
A 21-storey tower in the Queen Victoria Market precinct will go-ahead after plans were approved by the Minister for Planning.
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Former owners of famous cake shop bitter over exit, claiming they were “set-up” and “will not be silenced”
The former husband-and-wife operators of the much-loved Hopetoun Tea Rooms have broken their silence, claiming their exit from the Block Arcade was a “sham” despite a tribunal ruling otherwise.
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Autistic artist empowers community through mural
At first glance, autistic artist Prue Stevenson’s mural in the heart of the CBD may appear to be a collection of bright, wavy lines with hand-painted messages.
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The murmurings of a creative collaboration making its way to the CBD
Melbourne’s very own Museum of Chinese Australian History is kicking off the year with an exhibit that speaks into the core of what the museum hopes to achieve when showcasing creative work.
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Community weighs in on future of CBD living
The first phase of community engagement for the future of Melbourne’s CBD is now complete, with the City of Melbourne (CoM) now considering feedback on how it can make the city an even better place live. But community leaders say there is still a long list of challenges that need to be addressed to improve liveability.
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Local heroes shine in Australia Day Honours list
Four CBD residents have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the community in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
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“Victoria” set to enliven Federation Square
After years of deliberating on how to transform Federation Square, a new proposal for the Yarra Building has been accepted with the structure to be home to restaurant Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters.
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E-scooters to launch on February 1
Hundreds of electric scooters will be available to hire across the CBD and nearby surrounds from February 1 as the City of Melbourne confirmed details of a long-awaited hire scheme.
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Century-old building saved following community campaign
A historic building within the Hardware Lane precinct has been saved from the wrecking ball after an application proposing to redevelop it sparked a community fight.
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CBD, West Melbourne COVID vaccine clinics open for kids
Cohealth has welcomed 5- to 11-year-olds to a new CBD vaccination clinic at the Drill Hall opposite Queen Victoria Market, also opening its West Melbourne vaccination clinic to 5 to 11-year-olds from January 10.
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Calls for a summit as “residents ignored in election priorities”
Developer deal struck in $1.7b Queen Vic Market revamp; three new towers proposed
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