Planning
Lonsdale St heritage building to be turned into 22-storey office building
The building at 436-450 Lonsdale St was vacated in 2021 because it failed to meet fire safety regulations.
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Melbourne’s Arts Precinct to be transformed by a new garden, Laak Boorndap
The Victorian Government has released new designs and a new name for the 18,000sqm urban garden in the centre of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
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Jamal Hakim reveals “Future Postcode 3000” policy
Lord Mayoral hopeful Cr Jamal Hakim has launched his team’s plan to revitalise Melbourne’s CBD through a suite of policies that revive the city’s creative sector and “tactical” greening initiatives.
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Melbourne Fringe Festival returns to the CBD
The Melbourne Fringe Festival is set to transform the city centre from October 1 to 20, with an audacious program titled Eat Your Art Out showcasing more than 470 arts events.
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Craft Victoria announces new exhibition Material Language
Craft Victoria presents Material Language – an exhibition recognising three exceptional craft-based practitioners Joungmee Do, Nadège Desgenétez and Prue Venables from September 28 to November 9.
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Council calls for a “strategic reset” in City North
The Melbourne Innovation District in City North is touted to become one of the city’s most exciting precincts, but to reach its “maximum potential” the City of Melbourne has agreed that a strategic planning reset is required.
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World’s largest Leica store opens
Melbourne has welcomed the world’s largest Leica store, a four-storey space located on Little Collins St in the CBD.
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CBD Residents 3000 AGM was a lively event
Thursday, September 5 saw Melbourne’s Residents 3000 group hold its annual general meeting (AGM) at the Kelvin Club on Melbourne Place.
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Melbourne values local talent: tech expert Oskar Rutten talks about life in the Hoddle Grid
Oskar Rutten has lived and worked in England, the Netherlands, New Zealand and across Australia. Here’s why he decided to call Melbourne home …
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“A no-brainer”: council urges greater disclosure of building sustainability credentials
The City of Melbourne is pushing the federal government to expand its Commercial Building Disclosure Program further as it seeks greater transparency from property owners and tenants regarding their building’s energy performance.
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Aboriginal man wins top prize for artwork depicting identity and sexuality
Melbourne CBD transformed into Manhattan for filming of Empire City
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