Planning

Uncertainty for historic bookshop as building goes up for sale

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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.

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Heritage Victoria gives green light to $1.7bn QVM redevelopment

January 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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.

Student tower proposed for King St

January 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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.

Ten years of passionate advocacy for her beloved market

January 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

For Mary-Lou Howie, the iconic Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is a place where people can come together to experience a true sense of community.

Tower proposed above 150-year-old CBD heritage-listed townhouse

December 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A plan to build a 10-storey building and rooftop garden at the rear of a 150-year-old heritage-listed townhouse in the CBD is being considered by the City of Melbourne.     

CBRE to move to Town Hall Place

December 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Leading real estate services and investment firm CBRE has announced it will move to developer Lendlease’s new “Town Hall Place” development at the landmark Flinders and Swanston streets.

How liveable is Melbourne really? Three-year study lifts lid

November 21st, 2023 - David Schout

An event at the State Library of Victoria has showcased insights from a three-year, cross-sector study into the city’s current state and future potential.