Planning

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Mirvac plans to transform city tower into “world-class asset” as office workers return to the CBD

February 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A $650 million plan to refurbish a tower at the “Paris end” of Collins St and extend it by 15 storeys will be considered by the City of Melbourne.

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Concerns grow over heritage-listed building, but Planning Minister says there’s “no plan” for destruction

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A fight to save a city icon from destruction is underway after Minister for Planning Richard Wynne called in an application that proposes to redevelop the site of the heritage-listed Shell House. 

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Late-night pub bid rejected

January 27th, 2022 - David Schout

A bid to extend the opening hours of a proposed Bourke St hotel from 1am to 3am has been rejected by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

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Horse-drawn carriage operators fight to keep their livelihoods

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

For the few horse-drawn carriage drivers left operating in the CBD, one of whom began his career as a teenager 55 years ago, the hope of keeping their livelihoods alive is quickly fading. 

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Yarra Pools left disappointed by council’s rejection in Greenline

January 27th, 2022 - David Schout

Final plans for a four-kilometre green trail from Birrarung Marr to the Bolte Bridge have been released, but the City of Melbourne has opted to not progress with a swimmable pool along the Yarra River.

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Queen Vic Market tower gets green light

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A 21-storey tower in the Queen Victoria Market precinct will go-ahead after plans were approved by the Minister for Planning.

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E-scooters to launch on February 1

January 27th, 2022 - David Schout

Hundreds of electric scooters will be available to hire across the CBD and nearby surrounds from February 1 as the City of Melbourne confirmed details of a long-awaited hire scheme.

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Century-old building saved following community campaign

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A historic building within the Hardware Lane precinct has been saved from the wrecking ball after an application proposing to redevelop it sparked a community fight.

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Centreway Arcade

January 27th, 2022 - CBD News

While being back in the city again post lockdown has revealed so many beautiful sites, one favourite Melbourne shortcut has sadly been stripped of all its appeal.

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Happier days for heritage

November 24th, 2021 - CBD News

Christmas may have come early with news that the Sir Charles Hotham Hotel on the corner of Spencer and Flinders streets is finally getting the tender, love and care it’s deserved for decades.

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