Planning

Yarra Pools left disappointed by council’s rejection in Greenline

January 27th, 2022 - David Schout

Final plans for a four-kilometre green trail from Birrarung Marr to the Bolte Bridge have been released, but the City of Melbourne has opted to not progress with a swimmable pool along the Yarra River.

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“Everyone has COVID”

January 27th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Despite dire warnings about COVID ripping through the CBD and decimating the workforce, brave defenders of the culture are showing how to deal with it.

Queen Vic Market tower gets green light

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A 21-storey tower in the Queen Victoria Market precinct will go-ahead after plans were approved by the Minister for Planning.

Former owners of famous cake shop bitter over exit, claiming they were “set-up” and “will not be silenced”

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The former husband-and-wife operators of the much-loved Hopetoun Tea Rooms have broken their silence, claiming their exit from the Block Arcade was a “sham” despite a tribunal ruling otherwise.

Autistic artist empowers community through mural

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

At first glance, autistic artist Prue Stevenson’s mural in the heart of the CBD may appear to be a collection of bright, wavy lines with hand-painted messages.

The murmurings of a creative collaboration making its way to the CBD

January 27th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Melbourne’s very own Museum of Chinese Australian History is kicking off the year with an exhibit that speaks into the core of what the museum hopes to achieve when showcasing creative work.

Community weighs in on future of CBD living

January 27th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

The first phase of community engagement for the future of Melbourne’s CBD is now complete, with the City of Melbourne (CoM) now considering feedback on how it can make the city an even better place live. But community leaders say there is still a long list of challenges that need to be addressed to improve liveability.