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Sites roll through opaque Fishermans Bend planning process
Twenty-six major Fishermans Bend planning applications that were frozen by the Minister for Planning in 2018 are making their way back through approval processes, with two now endorsed by the City of Melbourne.
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New mural brightens up Central Pier
February saw a team of artists paint a 90-metre mural along the hoarding of Central Pier.
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Air brakes causing headaches for Yarra’s Edge residents
The Department of Transport (DoT) has said it holds no current plans to install signs deterring truck drivers from using air brakes along Lorimer St, despite a petition being initiated by Yarra's Edge residents in December.
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Back to more flexible work
The transition back to working in the office has begun but some managers are questioning the need to return to full-time desks, now that meeting technology is so well-established.
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Full steam ahead for Alma’s restoration
Restoration of the historic ship Alma Doepel is going full steam ahead despite setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infrastructure strategy nears
The City of Melbourne will soon have its say on a major state government infrastructure strategy outlining a 30-year approach to everything from climate change, affordable housing and the municipality's urban renewal areas -Arden, Macaulay and Fishermans Bend.
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Council starts graffiti blitz
Unsightly graffiti and tagging in Docklands will be removed from shopfronts, bridges and building facades under a new City of Melbourne initiative.
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Two Docklands projects approved
A 55-storey skyscraper for 700 Collins St and a 22-storey office tower in the City Harbour precinct have been approved by Minister for Planning Richard Wynne.
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Looking back to look forward
By Dr Janette Corcoran
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Volvo Ocean Race is coming to town
OC breaks solar energy record
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