Planning
Town Hall Station’s City Square works ramp up … and up!
The Metro Tunnel’s City Square site is set for some major changes over the next nine months, with construction of the new Town Hall Station moving into the next phase.
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Hotel works to begin despite no call on 3am licence
The transformation of an historic Bourke St site into a large-scale bar and restaurant is set to begin in October, despite an unresolved bid from its owners to operate until 3am.
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City Loop safety upgrade sits idle with no contractor in sight
Worksites near Parliament Station and Flagstaff Gardens continue to sit dormant as the state government desperately tries to find a new contractor to finish a safety upgrade of Melbourne’s City Loop.
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Residents vow to fight planned demolition of roundabout at QVM
A battle is looming over the approved removal of an iconic roundabout at Queen Victoria Market with residents vowing to “fight as far as we can” to save it.
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Melbourne confirmed for electric scooter trial
CBD locals will soon add “electric scooter” to their list of transport options as part of a 12-month trial set to begin in coming months.
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Much-loved laneway to be given new lease on life
Melbourne’s iconic Hardware Lane could undergo a transformation including pedestrian safety improvements under plans being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Tea Rooms unveil new-look home at historic building
One of Melbourne’s oldest tea rooms and cake shop hopes to give its new home in the CBD a makeover under plans to be considered by City of Melbourne.
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Pedestrians benefit from Elizabeth St revamp
More than four years after its proposed start date, streetscape upgrades at the southern end of Elizabeth St have finally been completed.
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Council seeks Greenline feedback
The City of Melbourne has asked for public feedback on the proposed $300 million Greenline project along the Yarra River’s Northbank.
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Housing equality, a better future for all Australians
Welcome to the last article of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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Short-stays in the aftermath of COVID-19
The Melbourne Athenaeum’s 181 years
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