Planning
Red lights in historic red light district
Last drinks have been called at the Elms Family Hotel, the distinctive red brick pub which has stood at the corner of Spring and Little Lonsdale streets since 1925.
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First glimpse at new stations
Last month saw the unveiling of the first images for the five new underground stations which will form the Melbourne Metro Rail Project.
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New planning controls for CBD
Last month saw the Planning Minister unveil new draft permanent central city planning controls that are now to be sent to an independent planning panel, which will allow the public to make submissions.
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Minister compromises over 447 Collins St
The month of April saw Planning Minister Richard Wynne initially reject the 47-storey, 165m twin tower scheme for 447 Collins St before reaching an agreement with proponent Cbus Property that would see the development begin construction in September.
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City of Melbourne election reform – the time is NOW
A bid to make it easier for owners’ corporations (OCs) to take legal action against corrupt developers has been shut down in the Victorian upper house.
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Much to talk about
March was a fairly active month with regard to a couple of significant high-rise approvals by the Minister for Planning within the CBD.
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Melbourne’s heritage – Saved or not?
Last edition, we looked at eight unprotected heritage buildings in the CBD/Southbank threatened by apartment developments.
Read MoreTowers threaten unprotected Melbourne heritage
There’s no denying the scale of the change the current generation of apartment towers are bringing to Melbourne’s CBD.
Read MoreCBD towers emerge and head skywards
March is generally the month when things begin to kick into gear as Melbourne gears up for another month full of events such as Moomba, the Formula One Grand Prix and the beginning of the AFL season.
Read MoreA big year in CBD planning is coming up
Welcome to 2016 and my favourite time of the year when the sun is out and the city is abuzz with activity as the Australian Open rolls through town.
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“That feminist joint”: QVWC celebrates 30 years
A toast to modern men
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