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Pedestrians, drivers confused in CBD “shared zones”
Pedestrians are generally hesitant crossing the road despite having right of way in CBD “shared zones”, a review has found.
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Push to double fine for out-of-hours construction breaches
One local councillor said it was an “open secret” some developers were happy to cop current fines, and it was time to make penalties a genuine financial deterrent.
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Residents let down by airport rail delay
A recent announcement by the Victorian Government that the long-awaited fast rail link to Melbourne Airport would no longer meet its mooted 2029 completion date has left many in the community frustrated, and none more so than central city residents.
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Calls to enforce e-scooter safety in the CBD and surrounds reiterated after trial extended
CBD residents and pedestrian safety advocates are hoping that the state government’s extension of the electric scooter hire scheme will see safety issues such as illegal footpath riding addressed.
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“Remarkably resilient”: Development pipeline strong in CBD
Building permit applications have surged across Melbourne, with the CBD remaining the “hottest property market” according to the City of Melbourne.
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How can you make your apartment more sustainable?
Properties are increasingly being built with sustainability front of mind. Solar panels and recycled water systems are used to make them more energy efficient.
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Owners fight to take back control of Aurora tower
Apartment owners at Aurora Melbourne Central tower in Latrobe St are fighting to take back control of their building after its owners’ corporation (OC) chairperson was accused of abusing the elected position’s power.
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Council concerned about revised plans for Shell House redevelopment
A cloud continues to hang over the future of the heritage-listed Shell House, one of the state’s most significant modernist buildings, as the City of Melbourne considers revised redevelopment plans for the building’s site.
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Paris end development avoids demolition, saves annual emissions of almost 900 homes
Plans to build new office space atop an existing building at the “Paris end” of Collins St have been approved and widely praised for the project’s sustainability aims.
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Waterside Hotel could be transformed into “garden oasis” under new plan
The CBD’s historic Waterside Hotel could undergo a major revamp and be extended by four floors with plant-covered balconies under a $27.2 million plan.
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Capitol Theatre transformed
Introducing Reed House: one of Melbourne’s most anticipated openings of 2024
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