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“Featureless” design atop heritage building slammed
The City of Melbourne has criticised a “plain” design directive from Heritage Victoria for a development atop the heritage-listed former Melford Motors building.
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Questions still loom over Fed Square
Following Heritage Victoria’s decision to reject a demolition permit for the Yarra Building, Apple and the state government conceded that plans for a flagship store in the square had become untenable.
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Heritage owners exploit tax loophole
A growing number of CBD buildings have had their official values slashed as a result of a heritage land valuation loop hole, saving owners hundreds of thousands of dollars in land tax.
Read More“Watch this space” on panel
Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s heavily-spruiked residents’ panel is suffering a long and protracted labour and, if born, may resemble an entirely different child.
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Election investigation raises more questions than it answers
The Local Government Inspectorate has warned five local property managers for voting in last year’s City of Melbourne election on behalf of landlords.
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Cervical cancer research trial
A world-first clinical trial is running in Melbourne with the help of a swathe of CBD-based practices and doctors.
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VCAT cladding decision sets “roundabout” precedent
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) Lacrosse decision is both a win for apartment owners and an absolution for builders, despite its convoluted legal expression.
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Cladding an emergency: Bandt
Flammable cladding dominated discussion at the March 7 Residents 3000 meeting, with Federal MP for Melbourne Adam Bandt labelling the issue an emergency.
Read MorePollution fine
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) fined CDL Constructions $8000 in early March for pollution in Franklin St late December last year.
Read MoreCelebrating small business
The Lord Mayor’s Commendations are back this year, celebrating the contribution small businesses make to the city.
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Ghost bikes become flashpoint between council and cycling advocates
Helen Silver appointed new president of State Library Victoria
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