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Following an exciting two weeks of tennis, the Australian Open came to an end with an endurance contest between Nadal and Djokovic resulting in the longest finals match. Record-breaking crowds turned out for the two week event this year at...
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) includes a categorised case list, one of which is the 'planning and environment list'. As from 3 January 2012, there has re-commenced a Major Cases List at a sub-category of the above. It...
The re-development of the ex-VFL headquarters at Waverley Park in Melbourne, is well progressed. Football fans in particular who remember the venue would find it an ‘eye opener’ to visit now. The oval remains but houses have replaced stands; part...
On the 19 January Amendment VC88 implemented changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions and planning schemes to relax the rules relevant to bulky goods retailing. The changes have broadened the definition of bulky goods and remove the floor space restrictions...
Following two years of construction the latest redevelopment at Darling Harbour, Darling Quarter was opened to the public in September 2011. The 68,000 square metres Darling Quarter project includes: • 58,000 square metres, of commercial office space; • 600 public...
Have you noticed the spectacular Eureka Tower ‘shimmer’ on a sunny crisp morning? Look up and be impressed!
A small part of the Christchurch city centre was re-opened recently following the devastating earthquake that struck the Canterbury region in February this year. The re-opened area includes 27 shops and cafes housed in specially converted shipping containers. The brightly...
Note: The Collie office will be closing for the holidays on Wednesday 21 December 2011 (but don’t call after midday because we will be out celebrating the end of the year) and will reopen on Monday 9 January 2012.
Mirvac received a commendation in the Medium Density Development Category of the UDIA (Victoria) 2011 Awards for Excellence for its Laureate development in Albert Park, which was considered an "outstanding medium density development" by the judges. Collie was pleased to...
The Growth Areas Authority (GAA) has released for comment draft Growth Corridor Plans identifying areas for housing, jobs, transport, town centres, open space and key infrastructure. Public consultation closes at 5pm on Tuesday 20 December, 2011. Submissions can be made...