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More congestion in the pipeline

August 29th, 2019 - David Schout

A $21 million upgrade to the CBD’s sewerage system will compound commuter delays within the Hoddle Grid for over 12 months.

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Library assault

August 29th, 2019 - CBD News

Police are appealing to witnesses following a sexual assault at the State Library on June 27.

Heritage blocks plans

August 29th, 2019 - Meg Hill

The state government’s adoption of new heritage protections has ruled out a $1 billion project for Queen St – the third time plans for the property have been scrapped in six years.

High-rise limits could ease by year’s end

August 29th, 2019 - David Schout

The state government could soften restrictions on new inner-city developments by the end of the year, according to the Property Council of Australia.

Council’s call to action on waste

August 29th, 2019 - Sean Car

While local councils across the state continue working behind the scenes to resolve our recycling crisis, the City of Melbourne is encouraging its residents to play an active role in being part of the solution on waste.

Laneway protection

August 29th, 2019 - CBD News

The state government has formally adopted new CBD heritage overlays proposed by the City of Melbourne in 2017.

Future up in the air

August 29th, 2019 - David Schout

The future of the 136-year-old Hotel Windsor remains uncertain after Planning Minister Richard Wynne put his foot down and rejected a fourth planning permit extension for its redevelopment.

Mobile doc rolled out

August 29th, 2019 - CBD News

A mobile doctor service that provides free healthcare to homeless people living on the streets of the CBD will be expanded under a new investment from the City of Melbourne.

Council creates special committee to progress new gambling policy

August 29th, 2019 - CBD News

Robert Doyle has been gone from Town Hall for more than 18 months but the impact of some of his decisions lives on – particularly in relation to conflicts of interest arising from campaign donations.