Planning
Council endorses office tower at Flinders Lane despite querying car park demolition
The City of Melbourne has given its approval of a 28-storey high-rise at the western end of Flinders Lane, but not without interrogating the developer’s decision to demolish an existing multi-level carpark at the site.
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New trader shed takes shape at Queen Vic Market
Work is under way to construct a new trader shed at the Queen Victoria Market, which will replace the current meat and seafood delivery dock built in the 1980s.
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Queen Victoria Market revamp gets green light
The state government has approved a $1.7 billion plan that will revamp the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) with three new high-rise towers and a public square.
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Superannuation on paid parental leave – a win for all
From July 1, 2025, superannuation will now be paid on top of government-funded paid parental leave.
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Is your strata manager toxic?
Every owners’ corporation (OC) should have a strata manager whose skills complement and align with the unique requirements of their building.
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“People’s panel” proposes higher tax on vacant properties
A randomly selected group of everyday Melburnians has come together to recommend ways the City of Melbourne can address the “severe shortage” of affordable housing.
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“Significant interest” in adaptive reuse of CBD buildings amid calls for clearer guidelines
The City of Melbourne is pushing for greater clarity on how CBD buildings can be given a second life rather than being demolished.
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Uncertainty for historic bookshop as building goes up for sale
The Hill of Content, the CBD’s oldest and much-loved bookshop, is facing an uncertain future as the historic building it occupies goes up for sale.
Read MoreHeritage Victoria gives green light to $1.7bn QVM redevelopment
A controversial plan to build three high-rise towers and a public square at the southern site of Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has won the backing of Heritage Victoria, drawing the ire of opponents.
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Student tower proposed for King St
The City of Melbourne is considering a planning application that seeks to build a new 12-storey student tower complete with a rooftop walking track in the CBD.
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