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When will VCAT send parties to jail?
Zoning
Thursday July 7 2022

When will VCAT send parties to jail?

The infamous 2016 destruction of the Corkman Hotel in Carlton has ended in jail for the directors of the developer. 

Victoria Cracks Down on Illegal Heritage Demolition
Commercial
Thursday February 4 2021

Victoria Cracks Down on Illegal Heritage Demolition

Developers who illegally demolish heritage buildings in Victoria may be prevented from constructing new development on the land for up to ten years under new legislation...

Strata Reform Driving Development
Strata
Wednesday March 22 2017

Strata Reform Driving Development

The concept of strata title in Australia has been around since 1961, when legislation was first introduced into New South Wales. Essentially it was introduced to...

Vic ‘Cowboy Developers’ Face Jail Time
Commercial
Wednesday December 7 2016

Vic ‘Cowboy Developers’ Face Jail Time

Cowboy Victorian developers who do building work without a permit could get five years in jail and almost half a million dollars in fines.

Cowboy Developers Get off Easy
Safety
Tuesday November 1 2016

Cowboy Developers Get off Easy

The "cowboy" developers who illegally demolished an historic Melbourne pub have been handed another $15,000 fine for failing to cover up dumped asbestos.

MFB Called to Douse Asbestos at Melbourne Pub Site
Commercial
Friday October 21 2016

MFB Called to Douse Asbestos at Melbourne Pub Site

Firefighters have been called to douse the site of a 19th-century Melbourne pub that was illegally demolished to stop asbestos blowing into the air.

Wrecking Ball Headed for Several Sydney High-rises
Commercial
Tuesday May 17 2016

Wrecking Ball Headed for Several Sydney High-rises

Several high-rise buildings in Sydney's CBD will be demolished as early as next year to make way for the construction of the Sydney Metro rail line.

Construction Industry Must Act to End Use of Hazardous Materials
Green
Thursday April 21 2016

Construction Industry Must Act to End Use of Hazardous Materials

Australian construction workers, engineers and designers need to understand the risks associated with exposure to asbestos and other hazardous materials.

Commercial
6 Sep, 2019
Sydney stadium demolition cost revealed

The demolition of Sydney's Allianz Stadium will cost taxpayers just under $40 million, leaving $689 million in the budget to rebuild the venue at Moore Park.

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Commercial
15 Mar, 2019
NSW Election: Stadium Case Back in Court

The legal fight to stop the NSW government from pulling down Sydney's Allianz Stadium before the state election is headed back to court.

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Green
2 Feb, 2018
Victoria Greens Vow to Stop New Apple Store

The Victorian Greens are determined to stop a controversial plan to demolish part of Melbourne's Federation Square to make way for a new Apple store.

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Business
27 Oct, 2016
Victoria Govt Takes Cowboy Developers to VCAT

The developer 'cowboys' who illegally destroyed a Melbourne pub will be hauled before the planning tribunal in a bid to force them to rebuild it.

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