Planning

New sign honours one of the greatest bookshops in Melbourne

May 22nd, 2024 - Brendan Rees

One of the world’s largest bookstores that once called a CBD laneway home during the gold rush era, and visited by literary legend Mark Twain, has been honoured.

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How to choose the best strata manager for your building

May 22nd, 2024 - Melcorp Strata

If you’re unhappy with your current owners’ corporation (OC) manager or simply wish to explore alternative options, understanding what to consider is crucial before making a decision.

Could the Metro Tunnel help Melbourne rediscover its mojo?

April 24th, 2024 - Sean Car

Since Melbourne earned the unwanted moniker of the world’s most locked-down city during the COVID pandemic, the mission to “bring the buzz back” to the CBD continues. But could the new Metro Tunnel be opening at the perfect time?

Council endorses office tower at Flinders Lane despite querying car park demolition

April 24th, 2024 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has given its approval of a 28-storey high-rise at the western end of Flinders Lane, but not without interrogating the developer’s decision to demolish an existing multi-level carpark at the site.

New trader shed takes shape at Queen Vic Market

April 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Work is under way to construct a new trader shed at the Queen Victoria Market, which will replace the current meat and seafood delivery dock built in the 1980s.

Queen Victoria Market revamp gets green light

April 9th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The state government has approved a $1.7 billion plan that will revamp the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) with three new high-rise towers and a public square.

Superannuation on paid parental leave – a win for all

April 4th, 2024 - Michael Sauer

From July 1, 2025, superannuation will now be paid on top of government-funded paid parental leave.

Is your strata manager toxic?

March 20th, 2024 - Melcorp Strata

Every owners’ corporation (OC) should have a strata manager whose skills complement and align with the unique requirements of their building.

“People’s panel” proposes higher tax on vacant properties

March 18th, 2024 - David Schout

A randomly selected group of everyday Melburnians has come together to recommend ways the City of Melbourne can address the “severe shortage” of affordable housing.