Planning
Historic pub to be given a makeover after $350m redevelopment plan approved
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
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.
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Vocal bike lane critic pushed out of transport role
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.
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Show’s over at the Palace Theatre
The lights are on outside the Palace Theatre on Bourke St, but the show won’t go on.
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Tram separator works underway in CBD
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.
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Archaeological dig exposes remarkable snapshot of Melbourne’s 19th century
An archaeological dig has unearthed a trove of treasure dating to the pre-gold rush era as work takes shape for a 20-storey office tower in the CBD.
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Does it really matter?
The ideas factory, more commonly known as the Nicholas Building, is set to be protected by a deal brokered by a CBD-based investment company.
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Residents outraged over massive development, with voices “totally ignored”
A plan to build a 32-level tower above the heritage-listed Comedy Theatre has been met with concern by residents who believe it would impact the amenity of their neighbourhood.
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Contractor appointed for 299 Bourke St transformation
Maben Group has been announced as the main works contractor for the redevelopment of the iconic former David Jones building.
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“An unethical choice”: Councillors slam “unwelcome” new Lonsdale St pokies venue, but no choice given in approval
City of Melbourne councillors have lamented a proposed CBD venue that will feature 50 new poker machines, and said that while the venue would cause “harm” it had no choice but to approve it.
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