It was supposed to offer serenity and wellness,but neighbours of a South Melbourne wellness centre say an outdoor spa was built without a permit.
The homeowner found himself in trouble when he wanted a lawn option that didn’t need regular mowing or upkeep but still looked nice.
Three-time Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter never arrived at the airport to meet her partner,who later found her dead at home on Tuesday,according to a friend.
Friends and colleagues were devastated by the death of the 45-year-old councillor,who they described as talented and empathetic.
Opponents of the scheme claim people can nominate a home without an owner’s consent,which could prevent them undertaking renovations.
A tribunal approved a childcare development in an industrial zone with chemical smells,ruling the children could play indoors “if the odour is particularly strong”.
Residents of a flooded retirement village face being marooned in homes rendered unsellable after a new report confirmed serious planning errors,yet rejected a government buyback scheme.
Victoria’s councils say they are straining under mounting costs,but higher rates won’t help because residents’ capacity to pay is reaching its limit.
They’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in their businesses,but with a pen stroke these owners found themselves evicted and unemployed.
Some residents are concerned that modernist mid-century homes will be at risk of demolition if councillors spurn a heritage protection push.
Blues legend Anthony Koutoufides is weighing up a run for Lord Mayor of Melbourne in the upcoming October council elections.