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25 May 2026

Parwan Employment Precinct Faces Grassland Dragon Habitat Challenges

The Victorian Grassland Dragon habitat assessment for the Parwan Employment Precinct highlights the complex intersection between endangered species protection a...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
25 May 2026

Parwan Employment Precinct Pipeline Safety Study Shapes Development

Pipeline safety requirements are reshaping how employment precincts develop across Victoria, with the Parwan Employment Precinct serving as a case study for man...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
25 May 2026

Parwan Employment Precinct Shapes Western Melbourne Growth

Melbourne's western employment corridor continues its transformation as the Victorian Planning Authority advances planning for the Parwan Employment precinct, p...

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Planning PolicyEditorial
25 May 2026

PIA Awards 2026 Signal Shift Toward Community-Focused Development

The Planning Institute of Australia's 2026 National Awards for Planning Excellence reveal a fundamental shift in how the industry defines successful development...

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Planning PolicyEditorial
25 May 2026

Yarra Council approves affordable housing near Collingwood Town Hall

City of Yarra has approved an affordable housing development near Collingwood Town Hall. The council has given planning approval for the affordable housing ...

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Development ApprovalsCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Yarra Council unveils Victoria Street revitalisation plan

City of Yarra has announced a comprehensive revitalisation plan for Victoria Street, targeting infrastructure improvements and enhanced development opportunit...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

VCAT overturns Darebin planning decision at 323 High Street

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has issued a decision regarding the planning application at 323 High Street, Northcote, following the C...

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Development ApprovalsCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Melbourne Council Launches Business-Led Precinct Trial

The City of Melbourne has launched a new trial allowing local businesses to directly shape precinct development in Docklands and Collins Street areas. The b...

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Development ApprovalsCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Whitehorse Council Purchases Mont Albert Road Properties

Whitehorse City Council has acquired three adjoining properties at 383, 385 and 387 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert. The council issued a public notice confir...

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Council UpdatesCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Boroondara seeks input on Balwyn North Village improvements

The City of Boroondara has launched community consultation on proposed improvements to Balwyn North Village, seeking feedback on changes that could affect the...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Whitehorse Council announces intention to sell council land

Whitehorse City Council has issued formal notice of its intention to sell council-owned land under section 114(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2020. The c...

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Development ApprovalsCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Whitehorse: North East Link boundary change proposed

The North East Link Program has proposed changes to its project boundary for Eastern Freeway upgrades, with expansions affecting areas within the City of Whit...

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Development ApprovalsCouncil Update