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Victoria Approves More Medium-Density Housing Than Sydney, Brisbane Combined
Melbourne residents in suburbs such as Brunswick and Footscray will see more medium-density approvals under the new state rules than equivalent zones in Sydney or Brisbane.
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Victorian Parliament's Housing Bill Sparks Community Backlash Over Melbourne Neighborhoods
Proposed changes to planning laws allowing more apartments in inner Melbourne suburbs could reshape how locals live, but residents and councillors are demanding clearer rules on heritage protection and infrastructure.
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Ring Road freight hub closure finalised for $55m investment
A planned Ring Road closure to build a new $55m freight hub marks a significant infrastructure investment aimed at easing truck traffic congestion in Melbourne.
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AI Employment Risk Report and Melbourne Graduate Job Patterns
The report identifies exposure for women and university graduates in Melbourne administrative and professional roles across education and health services.
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Royal Commission examines university antisemitism responses at Melbourne hearings
The national antisemitism royal commission is turning its attention to campus incidents, examining how Australian universities responded to activism and vandalism over recent years.
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Childcare Costs Melbourne: New Funding Changes Explained
Melbourne parents face major childcare cost shifts as federal subsidies expand. Learn how new Child Care Subsidy changes affect your family's eligibility and fees.
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Victorian Voters Will Decide Melbourne's Housing Density Future This November
The November ballot question would amend the Planning and Environment Act to direct higher density approvals toward designated growth corridors in Melbourne's west and north.
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Melbourne renewable energy zones: Victoria's plan to lower bills by 2030
Victoria's renewable energy zones aim to reduce Melbourne household electricity costs by 2030. New legislation requires energy retailers to source more wind and solar power from regional Victoria.
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Melbourne Transforms Transport: New Infrastructure Policies Reshape Daily Commutes
Upcoming changes to Victoria’s transport and infrastructure policies are set to shape daily commutes, public service access and neighbourhood life for Melbourne residents.
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Fair Work Reforms Reshape Wages and Jobs Across Three Melbourne Industries
Recent industrial relations reforms are expected to affect wages, casual hiring practices and job security across three of Melbourne's largest employment sectors, with implications for thousands of local workers and the cost of services.
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Aged Care Funding Melbourne: Senate Bill Enables Human Override
Melbourne's aged care workers and older residents face potential changes as Senate passes bill allowing human override of funding algorithm for home support allocation decisions.