“Residents are telling us they want practical help to cut their energy bills, make their homes more comfortable and reduce their emissions.”
Boroondara
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Residents say their concerns are being ignored, as the state government aims to cut down on construction delays.
About 1,200 patients were housed at the facility at its peak, about double its proposed capacity.
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The changes will go to the Planning Minister before the public can have their say again.
A pocket full of papers deflected the bullet, providing Thomas Berriman a two-week reprieve.
The impost could add millions to annual budgets. Who is going to pay?
Yarra Ranges
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"We need to think about providing incentives and support for tree retention to try to tip the balance.”
Climate
Regular maintenance jobs include St Paul's Cathedral and the Melbourne Town Hall.
More than three in four residents called for some form of curfew.
“I don’t think that they’re fit to lead."
“It puts too much power in the hands of one person.”
Property
Councillors and local MPs are pushing back on a scheme which prioritises fast approvals on significant projects.
Boroondara councillors delay a decision, as canine lovers and sporting groups push for last-minute changes.
More than two-thirds of Boroondara’s cats are believed to be unregistered.
The 1,332sqm block of land at 7-9 Mangarra Road houses a heritage-listed Edwardian villa.
Two councillors have demanded a rethink as the plan waits for a new vote.
A new pool has to be on ground level, not the first floor.
"No single measure will fix this."
“I think what people love about vinyl is that they can hold something in their hand.”
“Every person on a bike is one less person in a car.”
“The more the green cover, the lower the heat.”
“It's been an upward pathway towards making it a really valuable local place.”
Whitehorse
From Vietnamese soups to a classic fish and chips shop, check out where you can grab a quick meal without breaking the bank.
Food
The collection included a painting worth more than $75,000.