Local News
Roads in Melbourne's east have thousands of potholes. The state government will put prisoners to work to fix 500,000 by January
“Our community continues to raise concerns about potholes ... that are deteriorating before action is taken.”
Politics
+1
Monash pulls out of $83.7 million aquatic centre revamp at the last minute, seeking cheaper options
The council’s primary swimming and recreation hub could sit idle for another five years, despite works on an upgrade starting six years ago.
Monash
+1
More than just trees: The “constant fight” over Melbourne’s urban canopy
"We need to think about providing incentives and support for tree retention to try to tip the balance.”
Climate
+3
Billions in rail investment undermined by dependence on car parks, warns urban planning expert
“It doesn't make a lot of sense to be building high-quality rail infrastructure ... and then providing car parking around them.”
Politics
+1
Knox takes another step towards landslide planning controls for properties in the Dandenongs’ foothills
The next stage will focus on assessing the potential risk to The Basin, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully and Lysterfield.
Climate
+3
Kooyong’s Monique Ryan hits out at state’s planning scheme as Hawthorn development asks for height to double
“It puts too much power in the hands of one person.”
Property
+3
Court dates, heritage and big builds: The fight over high-rise housing in Boroondara
Councillors and local MPs are pushing back on a scheme which prioritises fast approvals on significant projects.
Property
+3
Boroondara council approves demolition and rebuild of Canterbury’s 121-year-old heritage mansion destroyed by fire
The 1,332sqm block of land at 7-9 Mangarra Road houses a heritage-listed Edwardian villa.
Property
+2
