Cladding Bill
The state government passed a Bill last month providing it with greater powers to chase “dodgy” builders for combustible cladding.
The Building Amendment (Cladding Rectification) Bill 2019 includes a provision to allow the State to pursue litigation in cases where it pays for rectification costs.
It said any financial returns would be reinvested into the $600 million cladding rectification program, administered by Cladding Safety Victoria.
The legislation also introduced the building levy announced in July, which will be used to fund $300 million of the program – a move questioned by the Property Council of Victoria in light of a slowing economy. The levy applies to new permits for multi-storey buildings valued at more than $800,000.
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Tram accident
A man in a wheelchair collided with a tram at the pedestrian crossing on the corner of Clarendon St and South Wharf Promenade on November 1.
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Value your own creation
A beautiful girl looks in a golden mirror and what does she see? Staring back at her is a paradox. The reflection in the mirror is not only sorrowful but has her eyes closed.
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A walk in the park
City of Melbourne transport and parking officer Ross Goddard led residents for a brief walking tour through council’s proposed changes to car parking and bicycle lanes along Balston and Kavanagh streets last month.
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Waterfront woes deepen
The developer on the receiving end of an online petition relating to his property at 1-7 Waterfront Place in Beacon Cove has described the treatment against him as an “absolute disgrace.”
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Local beauty salon rehomed
Natasha Smits bought her business 10 years ago. It had already run as a beauty clinic in Southbank for 17 years.
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Plans submitted for Boyd site
Developer PDG Corporation lodged a planning permit last month for the long-awaited mixed-use development at the rear of Boyd Community Hub.
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Edition - November 2019
Councillors reject move to secrecy
The City of Melbourne has delayed a proposal to move its biggest business deals behind closed doors after a report from management was met with scepticism from councillors.
06 Nov 2019
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Plans submitted for Boyd site
Developer PDG Corporation lodged a planning permit last month for the long-awaited mixed-use development at the rear of Boyd Community Hub.
06 Nov 2019
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Southbank’s green voice recognised
The Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) has been selected as one of three finalists under the environment category vying for the City of Melbourne’s prestigious 2019 Melbourne Awards this month.
06 Nov 2019
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Cladding Bill
The state government passed a Bill last month providing it with greater powers to chase “dodgy” builders for combustible cladding.
06 Nov 2019
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Waterfront woes deepen
The developer on the receiving end of an online petition relating to his property at 1-7 Waterfront Place in Beacon Cove has described the treatment against him as an “absolute disgrace.”
06 Nov 2019
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Local beauty salon rehomed
Natasha Smits bought her business 10 years ago. It had already run as a beauty clinic in Southbank for 17 years.
06 Nov 2019
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Towards zero-waste events
The City of Melbourne is calling on the community to support its mission to make all of its events environmentally friendly.
06 Nov 2019
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2020 council elections – who is coming and who is going?
With the 2020 City of Melbourne elections now due in less than a year, it’s a reasonable question to ask: which of the current 11 councillors are running again?
06 Nov 2019
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A snapshot of new Fishermans Bend campus
The University of Melbourne has released the first artist’s impressions of its future two-billion-dollar university campus in Fishermans Bend.
06 Nov 2019
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Nuclear motion raises eyebrows
The City of Port Phillip took its political voice to new heights last month after passing a motion in support of the prohibition of nuclear weapons.
06 Nov 2019
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Phoenix activity on notice
The state government has delivered greater protections for building and apartment owners under sweeping new changes introduced into parliament last month.
06 Nov 2019
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Rewarding sustainability
South Melbourne Primary School in Southbank is set to purchase six solar composters from the City of Port Phillip after winning a Nude Food grant last month.
06 Nov 2019
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A walk in the park
City of Melbourne transport and parking officer Ross Goddard led residents for a brief walking tour through council’s proposed changes to car parking and bicycle lanes along Balston and Kavanagh streets last month.
06 Nov 2019
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Road changes finalised
The City of Port Phillip is moving ahead with formally discontinuing roads surrounding Kirrip Park and South Melbourne Primary School in the Montague Precinct.
06 Nov 2019
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Resistance to Domain plan continues
Community concern regarding the Domain Precinct masterplan has continued after the City of Port Phillip adopted a version amended as a result of community pressure.
06 Nov 2019
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Council’s charged debate on child abuse in places of worship
The City of Melbourne passed a motion last month regarding the safety of children following a charged debate in response to comments by the archbishop of Melbourne that he would not comply with new mandatory reporting laws.
06 Nov 2019
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Extending the free tram zone: Good move or bad?
As state parliament considers the merit of extending the free tram zone, it appears people are split on whether free rides should extend beyond the CBD.
06 Nov 2019
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Concrete explosion
Four men were injured and a vehicle badly damaged following an explosion at the Australia 108 worksite last month.
06 Nov 2019
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Tram accident
A man in a wheelchair collided with a tram at the pedestrian crossing on the corner of Clarendon St and South Wharf Promenade on November 1.
06 Nov 2019
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Shelter turns one
A Melbourne first pop-up shelter for homeless women, Lake House, turned one last month with the release of a report on the statistics of care.
06 Nov 2019
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Old thoughts in a pop-up shoe box
Arts Centre Melbourne has come up with an innovative way of winning people over to pathos.
06 Nov 2019
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Between Appearances at Buxton
Between appearances: the art of Louise Weaver explores the multidisciplinary practice of the internationally featured Australian contemporary artist.
06 Nov 2019
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Ragtime’s Australian premiere
E.L. Doctorow named his 1975 novel Ragtime, after a style of music that emerged from African American communities at the end of the 19th century.
06 Nov 2019
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Value your own creation
A beautiful girl looks in a golden mirror and what does she see? Staring back at her is a paradox. The reflection in the mirror is not only sorrowful but has her eyes closed.
06 Nov 2019
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Journey of discovery
Sally Thomas’ journey from outback jillaroo to award-winning photographer has taken her along dusty country roads.
06 Nov 2019
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