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Evictions loom as housing tower demo appeal tossed

The High Court could be called on to have the final say on a state government's plan to demolish dozens of public housing towers after an appeal was dismissed.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out

Tenants fear being given inadequate alternatives as move date looms ahead of mass redevelopment

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2025

‘I come to save the system’: why Melbourne tower residents fear for the future of public housing

Victorian government plan to redevelop 44 estates described as ‘foolish’ and ‘insulting’ by locals at first hearing of parliamentary inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2025

Residents challenge plans to demolish Melbourne public housing towers

Knocking down all 44 public housing towers in Australia’s biggest city could tear communities apart, residents say.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2024

A short-stay levy and 800,000 new homes: how Victoria plans to ease the housing crisis

Labor’s housing statement pledges to speed up approval times, rebuild ageing towers and unlock land in established suburbs. Here’s what we know so far

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023

‘Now you’re evicting them?’: Victorians in ‘life-changing’ housing scheme face homelessness again

Hundreds yet to be permanently housed and others unhappy with accommodation as government scales back funding

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023