Planning

Gurrowa Place gets federal green light, paving way for major Queen Victoria Market transformation

August 14th, 2025 - Sean Car

The $1.7 billion Gurrowa Place redevelopment at Queen Victoria Market has cleared its final regulatory hurdle, with the Australian Government granting federal environmental approval for the project this morning.

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Campbell Arcade reopens after years-long Metro Tunnel closure

July 29th, 2025 - Sean Car

Melbourne’s iconic Campbell Arcade has reopened to the public, bringing new life to the beloved underground thoroughfare after more than three years of closure for Metro Tunnel construction works.

Greening the city: Major planning change paves way for a sustainable Melbourne skyline

July 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car

A bold new chapter in sustainable city planning is now under way in Melbourne, with the City of Melbourne officially adopting Planning Scheme Amendment C376 to drive greener, more climate-resilient building design across the municipality.

WPP signs on as anchor tenant at $555 million 51 Flinders Lane development

July 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car

Global marketing giant WPP has been announced as the first major tenant at the GPT Group’s flagship 51 Flinders Lane project, currently under construction in the Melbourne CBD’s sought-after Paris End.

How to create a calming space in your home

July 21st, 2025 - CBD News

Statistics reveal that 93 per cent of women and 99 per cent of men who were home alone after dark felt safe. A person’s home should be a calming sanctuary, where they can unwind after a long day and relax.

Council comes under scrutiny for “clever” bike lane backflip

June 25th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne’s decision to cut its cycling infrastructure program has sparked a furore among the thousands of riders who commute through the city every day, alongside cycling advocacy groups.

Victorian Government launches expert panel to review owners’ corporation laws

June 17th, 2025 - Sean Car

The Victorian Government has launched a long-awaited review of owners’ corporation laws, appointing an expert panel to examine concerns raised by the growing number of Victorians living in apartment and strata settings.

Invicta House revival a shining example of CBD retrofitting success

May 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

A century-old building on the corner of Flinders Lane and Swanston St has been given a new lease on life, in a striking example of the kind of adaptive reuse both state and local governments are increasingly pushing for in Melbourne’s post-pandemic city.