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Removal works under way at Central Pier
The slow process of demolishing the heritage-listed Central Pier has officially begun, with removal works commencing in late September.
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Key Fishermans Bend site up for sale
A key parcel of land within the growing Fishermans Bend precinct corridor is up for sale, just 18 months after developers received approval to build a $150 million tower.
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Forty randomly selected locals to make up City of Melbourne “people’s panel” on affordable housing
The City of Melbourne says “now is the time” to create an Australian-first community panel on the complex issue of affordable housing.
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Council endorses retrofit plan to tackle city’s emissions
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.
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Council embarks on place-naming process for Fishermans Bend
The City of Melbourne is inviting locals to share their stories and connections to Fishermans Bend as part of the development of a new place-naming framework for the area.
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Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays
The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council to look to do what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality.
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Creating a “destination” in Docklands
As one of Australia’s largest urban renewal and regeneration projects, Docklands stacks up against major renewal projects across the country – and indeed the world.
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New audio warning for illegal footpath riders in e-scooter crackdown
New “in-app communication” trial on Swanston and Elizabeth streets sees e-scooters telling off their non-compliant riders.
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“Not improving at all”: Slowdown continues on accessible tram upgrades
Deferred La Trobe St works are the latest delay to making tram stops accessible for those with restricted mobility.
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Docklands emerging as a build-to-rent capital, but expert says it won’t help housing crisis
Two more build-to-rent projects were announced in July, however an expert warns that any relief they provide to Australia’s housing crisis is negligible.
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Adairs still feels like a family business
OC breaks solar energy record
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