Mass relocation as public housing faces wrecking ball

The clock is ticking for public housing residents in a major city, as their homes face demolition. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Seven more public housing towers in a major Australian city have been locked in for demolition as national state-run dwelling numbers continue to slide.

All of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers are slated to be torn down and redeveloped by 2051 under a controversial Victorian government plan unveiled in September 2023.