Environment

Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans approved

Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans approved

March 26th, 2025 - Sean Car

Plans for increased greening and tree canopy in four inner-city suburbs have been adopted by the City of Melbourne despite some councillors opposing them due to concerns surrounding the potential loss of car parking.

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Melbourne rooftop goes green

March 7th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A secret green rooftop garden is now blooming above Melbourne’s CBD, transforming the skyline with vibrant flowers and native grasses.

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New container deposit scheme machine at Fed Square

February 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

Locals in Melbourne’s CBD now have easier and more convenient access to Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) after the state government installed a reverse vending machine at Federation Square in February.

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Drill Hall garden reopens as a revived community space

November 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The Drill Hall community garden is embarking on a new chapter as it continues as an inclusive and welcoming space for all to enjoy.

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Greenline info hub launches native green gables

September 16th, 2024 - David Allen

Melbourne’s rooves could be looking at a greener future thanks to a study under way atop a new information hub near Federation Square.

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City of Melbourne unveils next urban forest plan for the CBD

July 24th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne is seeking community feedback on new draft “urban forest” precinct plans for the central city.

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New podcast charts path to a swimmable Yarra River by 2030

July 24th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina

A new podcast outlining the 10 steps Melbourne must take towards making the Yarra River swimmable again has been released.

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Council switches on Power Melbourne

July 24th, 2024 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has installed its first community battery in the CBD as part of its Power Melbourne renewable energy program for residents and businesses, with the Boyd Community Hub in Southbank to receive the next one in July.

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City of Melbourne celebrates food sustainability at Fed Square

May 15th, 2024 - CBD News

Sustainability leaders and locally-grown foodie legends will dig into discussion at Fed Square this month, as part of City of Melbourne’s free Melbourne Conversations series.

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Residents unhappy about “unsightly” palm trees proposed for Exhibition St

April 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

CBD locals have expressed concern about a palm tree variety that has been chosen for planting along Exhibition St within the theatre precinct, saying it was inappropriate and out of place for the area.

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