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Melbourne residents near Metro Tunnel stations and West Gate Tunnel corridors will see new minimum dwelling targets applied from 2027, aligning activity centre rules with those already operating in selected Sydney and Brisbane zones.
Melbourne residents in suburbs such as Brunswick and Footscray will see more medium-density approvals under the new state rules than equivalent zones in Sydney or Brisbane.
Melbourne parents face major childcare cost shifts as federal subsidies expand. Learn how new Child Care Subsidy changes affect your family's eligibility and fees.
The November ballot question would amend the Planning and Environment Act to direct higher density approvals toward designated growth corridors in Melbourne's west and north.
Victoria's renewable energy zones aim to reduce Melbourne household electricity costs by 2030. New legislation requires energy retailers to source more wind and solar power from regional Victoria.
Proposed changes to planning laws allowing more apartments in inner Melbourne suburbs could reshape how locals live, but residents and councillors are demanding clearer rules on heritage protection and infrastructure.
Upcoming changes to Victoria’s transport and infrastructure policies are set to shape daily commutes, public service access and neighbourhood life for Melbourne residents.
Melbourne residents face different timelines for new housing approvals near the Metro Tunnel compared with residents in other capitals because Victorian councils keep more final say on density targets.
Residents in suburbs along the Metro Tunnel and existing rail corridors will face altered planning rules that permit more apartments close to stations.
Recent industrial relations reforms are expected to affect wages, casual hiring practices and job security across three of Melbourne's largest employment sectors, with implications for thousands of local workers and the cost of services.
The report identifies exposure for women and university graduates in Melbourne administrative and professional roles across education and health services.
Melbourne ratepayers will see council planning applications handled through expanded mayoral offices starting next year, matching structures already operating in Sydney and Brisbane.
Melbourne's aged care workers and older residents face potential changes as Senate passes bill allowing human override of funding algorithm for home support allocation decisions.
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