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Warning faster environment approvals may cost community

One state's plan to slash environmental approval times for projects in half has blindsided conservationists.

No compo for owners burned by scrapped housing watchdog

No compo for owners burned by scrapped housing watchdog

Homeowners who suffered severe financial distress after the now defunct Victorian regulator let dodgy builders off the hook, won't be compensated.

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

The Victorian government argues developers must pay their fair share towards public infrastructure but the opposition believes buyers will wear the extra costs.

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Melbourne mayor backs converting offices into apartments in bid to boost housing supply

Support for idea comes as Victorian government unveils plan to fast-track planning approvals in 10 hubs across city

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Push against NIMBYs in the planning appeals yard

Opponents of apartment buildings in designated Melbourne areas are set to lose their ability to appeal planning applications in a bid to speed up approvals.

Premier seeks ‘innovative ideas’ for 20,000 homes near Melbourne’s CBD as seven skyscrapers approved for Box Hill

Jacinta Allan turns to private sector for help transforming 13.5-hectare North Melbourne site into new housing precinct

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Victoria looks to ditch car park minimums for apartments near public transport

Proposal under consideration aims to ease traffic congestion and speed up housing development

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Victoria to set new housing targets for every council in the state

Victoria to set new housing targets for every council in the state

Exclusive: Plan Victoria includes housing targets for every council and strategies to ensure homes are built in the most suitable areas

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The 10 Melbourne suburbs set to get 60,000 new homes

The 10 Melbourne suburbs set to get 60,000 new homes

Ten Melbourne suburbs with established transport and retail areas are earmarked to get an additional 60,000 homes, with planning controls soon to be introduced.

How to beat 'rollout rage': the environment-versus-climate battle dividing regional Australia

How to beat 'rollout rage': the environment-versus-climate battle dividing regional Australia

This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition.

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Vic coroner calls for new boating offence

Vic coroner calls for new boating offence

A coroner has asked the Victorian government to create a new offence for skippers who operate their boat in an unsafe manner, causing injury or death.

Victoria's transformed frontbench sworn in after Labor's major pre-election shake-up

Victoria's transformed frontbench sworn in after Labor's major pre-election shake-up

New ministers Steve Dimopoulos and Harriet Shing are part of the cohort that will flank Premier Daniel Andrews as he vies for a third term in government later this year.

Vic govt ministry sworn in after reshuffle

Vic govt ministry sworn in after reshuffle

Victorian Governor Linda Dessau has sworn in the latest Andrews Labor government ministry, including four new frontbenchers.

Andrews sells 'depth' in new Vic cabinet

Andrews sells 'depth' in new Vic cabinet

Stepping out with his incoming health minister, Premier Daniel Andrews has spruiked the "depth" of Labor's replacements for a raft of retiring frontbenchers.

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