Development
New doco rides the roller coaster of St Kilda’s boom-bust history
After 40 years living in Melbourne’s bayside playground, Marianne Latham has made a film about its complex and colourful past.
- by Carolyn Webb
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Adventure playground, bridge in $120 million package for Victoria Park
Here are the first new projects planned for Brisbane’s Victoria Park as it is transformed from a golf course.
- by Tony Moore
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Victorian opposition accused of ‘race-baiting’ over latest planning policy
Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s calling out of cultural heritage processes as a handbrake on development red tape has provoked a sharp response.
- by Mathew Dunckley
Copper topper showstopper? The plan for one of Brisbane’s oldest homes
It was home to Captain Henry O’Reilly in the 1860s, then became a convent. Now, Toonarbin is set for a modern makeover featuring a new entrance and balconies.
- by Sean Parnell
‘Gateway to Straddie’ plan in limbo until developer makes next move
More than a decade after it was proposed, and eight years after an infrastructure agreement was signed, there is nothing to show for the Toondah Harbour project.
- by Tony Moore
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Revealed: Huge plan for new offices and parks at Glebe Island - but no homes
A political stoush has erupted over the future of Sydney’s Bays West precinct, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying housing was a better option.
- by Michael Koziol
Resident groups campaign for the removal of two level crossings
In 2012, consultants identified six Brisbane level crossings in urgent need of removal. Residents in two suburbs have grown tired of waiting.
- by Tony Moore
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Secret review to decide on removing ports for housing at Glebe Island
The state government has commissioned a secret review from a former Treasury boss into whether the working ports at Glebe Island should be moved to make way for high-density housing.
- by Michael Koziol
Second twin tower development green-lit at Belmont Racecourse
Belmont Racecourse stewards will be able to view jockeys “head on” from the newly approved Burswood Point twin-tower development.
- by Claire Ottaviano and Emma Young
Why light rail would turn Parramatta Road into the next George Street
Three Sydney mayors are throwing their support behind plans to transform downtrodden Parramatta Road with a new light-rail line.
- by Megan Gorrey
Council seeks federal funds for new bridge from West End to Toowong
Brisbane City Council cannot afford to build the pedestrian and cycle bridge on its own, and is examining several avenues to raise funds.
- by Tony Moore