Planning » Housing
“Make Room” homelessness housing project nears completion
A new $24.9 million project transforming a City of Melbourne-owned building into a specialist homelessness accommodation in the CBD is close to opening its doors.
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Upgrade for CBD’s underground power assets
One of the largest underground tunnels with cables powering large parts of the CBD is being upgraded to keep up with the city’s growing population.
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Melbourne’s one-of-a-kind planning and property practice
When the founder of CBD-based Planning & Property Partners (PPP) Mark Naughton decided to leave the familiarity and safety of a multinational law firm to start his own practice, he was presented with a litany of questions; many of which he answered: why not?
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New sign honours one of the greatest bookshops in Melbourne
One of the world’s largest bookstores that once called a CBD laneway home during the gold rush era, and visited by literary legend Mark Twain, has been honoured.
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How to choose the best strata manager for your building
If you’re unhappy with your current owners’ corporation (OC) manager or simply wish to explore alternative options, understanding what to consider is crucial before making a decision.
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Could the Metro Tunnel help Melbourne rediscover its mojo?
Since Melbourne earned the unwanted moniker of the world’s most locked-down city during the COVID pandemic, the mission to “bring the buzz back” to the CBD continues. But could the new Metro Tunnel be opening at the perfect time?
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Council endorses office tower at Flinders Lane despite querying car park demolition
The City of Melbourne has given its approval of a 28-storey high-rise at the western end of Flinders Lane, but not without interrogating the developer’s decision to demolish an existing multi-level carpark at the site.
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New trader shed takes shape at Queen Vic Market
Work is under way to construct a new trader shed at the Queen Victoria Market, which will replace the current meat and seafood delivery dock built in the 1980s.
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Queen Victoria Market revamp gets green light
The state government has approved a $1.7 billion plan that will revamp the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) with three new high-rise towers and a public square.
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Superannuation on paid parental leave – a win for all
From July 1, 2025, superannuation will now be paid on top of government-funded paid parental leave.
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