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Council endorses major revamp of landmark David Jones building
The CBD’s iconic David Jones building is a step closer to being transformed into a retail and office tower after winning the City of Melbourne’s support.
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Preserving street art
A recent October council meeting gave the nod to a development which ticks many boxes for heritage, creating a new tower with a generous setback from the heritage facade of 100 Franklin St.
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Community consulted on future of Carlton Gardens
A range of new protections and facilities for Carlton Gardens have been proposed by the City of Melbourne in a major heritage review.
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Hotel works to begin despite no call on 3am licence
The transformation of an historic Bourke St site into a large-scale bar and restaurant is set to begin in October, despite an unresolved bid from its owners to operate until 3am.
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Residents vow to fight planned demolition of roundabout at QVM
A battle is looming over the approved removal of an iconic roundabout at Queen Victoria Market with residents vowing to “fight as far as we can” to save it.
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New interactive historical museum opened in the CBD
Located between Lonsdale St and Jones Lane, the site of rich historical and archaeological significance has been brought back to life for Melburnians to see at Wesley Place.
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Creative solution sought for Nicholas Building
Politics is playing a big part in the sale of the Nicholas Building in the CBD and potential buyers will have to run the gauntlet of scrutiny as they do inspections.
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Nicholas Building on the market
You may have heard the recent news of the Nicholas Building on Flinders Lane going up for international sale for the first time in 48 years.
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The definition of heritage, and why it matters
Discussions surrounding definitions of heritage have progressed massively in recent years, with social heritage, as opposed to purely architectural significance, brought to the forefront fantastically by the ongoing Hoddle Grid Heritage Review.
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We were saddened and somewhat baffled to see construction hoardings pop up inside the Centreway Arcade in March.
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Tourist guides: a walk in the park
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