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Key CBD site for sale

October 24th, 2019 - CBD News

The state government has put vacant transport land on the southern side of Flinders St on the open market.

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Continual demand for office spaces in the CBD has ensured two of three buildings at Charter Hall Group’s $1.2 billion Wesley Place development are fully tenanted – almost a year ahead of the building’s scheduled completion.

Residents fight off rooftop bar

October 24th, 2019 - CBD News

The City of Melbourne approved a six-million-dollar development at 10-16 McKillop St on October 15 after years of conflict between development plans and local residents.

Yuncken Freeman site to be demolished

October 24th, 2019 - Meg Hill

A building designed by world famous architecture firm Yuncken Freeman has been given a demolition green light by the council just months after gaining heritage protection.

Local heritage in ruins

October 24th, 2019 - Meg Hill

In recent years archaeologists have marvelled over a photo of workers at the Capitol Theatre site in the 1920s. They’re standing next to a picket fence found buried a metre under the ground.

Lonsdale works underway

October 24th, 2019 - CBD News

Staged lane reductions have begun on Lonsdale St to install a new sewer pipeline between Spencer and Elizabeth streets, as part of the biggest upgrade to Melbourne CBD’s sewer network in 120 years.

Council’s charged debate on child abuse in places of worship

October 24th, 2019 - Meg Hill

The City of Melbourne passed a motion last month regarding the safety of children following a charged debate in response to comments by the archbishop of Melbourne that he would not comply with new mandatory reporting laws.

Extending the free tram zone: Good move or bad?

October 24th, 2019 - David Schout

As state parliament considers the merit of extending the free tram zone, it appears people are split on whether free rides should extend beyond the CBD.