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Metro Tunnel to take first passengers in September 2024, ahead of schedule

October 25th, 2023 - David Schout

The Metro Tunnel’s builder has revealed “day one operations” would be in September next year, ahead of the state government’s 2025 schedule.

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E-scooter trial extended over summer

October 25th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Inner-city Melbourne’s electric scooter trial will be extended over summer as the state government holds off on any decision in whether to make it a permanent rollout in the transportation network.

CBD block flagged for “zero carbon” pilot as council endorses retrofit plan

October 25th, 2023 - CBD News

Older commercial buildings are the focus of a new City of Melbourne plan to reduce the city’s carbon emissions by more than 60 per cent.

Mirvac wins Treasury Square project as locals left out of consultation

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Property developer Mirvac has reportedly been awarded a contract to develop a contentious site known as Treasury Square at the CBD’s edge.

Strengthening Melbourne’s underground power network

September 20th, 2023 - CBD News

Work has kicked off to strengthen several of Melbourne’s underground electricity pits and ensure they can withstand high traffic in some of the city’s busiest areas.

Forty randomly selected locals to make up “people’s panel” on affordable housing

September 20th, 2023 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne says “now is the time” to create an Australian-first community panel on the complex issue of affordable housing.

Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays

September 20th, 2023 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council looking at doing what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality in a bid to open the market to more long-term renters in the city.

Builder awarded top honour for Palace Theatre redevelopment

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The builders behind the 16-storey Le Meridien five-star Marriott Hotel have been named the Master Builder of the Year after the controversial redevelopment of the 110-year-old Palace Theatre.