Planning

CBD alley to disappear after council sells to developer

September 21st, 2022 - David Schout

A small laneway in the CBD will disappear after the City of Melbourne sold it to developer Hickory Group to make way for a 21-storey office tower.

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More than 120 CBD buildings and sites win heritage protection in “monumental” planning change

September 21st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

More than 100 historic buildings in the CBD are set to be given permanent heritage protection in one of the biggest reviews conducted in Victoria in more than two decades.

Analysts endorse $300 million Greenline project and predict triple return on investment

September 21st, 2022 - David Schout

A $300 million green trail along the north bank of the Yarra River will more than pay for itself according to economic analysts, in a tick of approval for Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s legacy project.

Historic pub to be given a makeover after $350m redevelopment plan approved

September 21st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A heritage-graded CBD pub, which was gutted by fire earlier this year, will be revitalised with an additional 21-storey office tower built after a $350 million development plan won approval.

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Stopped in their tracks

September 21st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A CBD resident has voiced their frustration with a new tram separator they say was installed without public notice and has unexpectedly blocked a frequently used vehicle exit route.

Vocal bike lane critic pushed out of transport role

September 21st, 2022 - David Schout

A councillor who has consistently criticised the City of Melbourne’s bike lane rollout has been replaced in her role as deputy chair of the transport portfolio.

Show’s over at the Palace Theatre

August 24th, 2022 - Tristan Davies

The lights are on outside the Palace Theatre on Bourke St, but the show won’t go on.

Tram separator works underway in CBD

August 24th, 2022 - David Schout

More than five kilometres of new tram separation kerbs will be installed within the CBD between now and November, as the state government looks to reduce accidents and major disruptions inside the Hoddle Grid.