A new park for families and children has opened in Fishermans Bend, in another major step in the transformation of the area.

Over 150 years ago, as gold fever swept Victoria, a wooden cargo ship called the Amazon left 1860s Melbourne to travel to Mauritius with a load of salted goods.

The proposed Crib Point Gas Import Facility and adjoining pipeline will undergo an Environmental Effects Statement (EES).

The Andrews Labor Government has approved a major new solar farm north of Shepparton and released draft planning guidelines for the development of large solar farm projects across the state.

The Andrews Labor Government is fixing Matthew Guy’s botched rezoning of Fishermans Bend and protecting it from over-development, with a new planning Framework released today.

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will permanently protect the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula from over development, with planning protection enshrined in law.

The Andrews Labor Government is moving to protect industry and local residential areas from incidents at major hazard facilities (MHFs).

Home-owners looking to cut power bills with rooftop solar will have their systems protected from overshadowing by neighbouring developments, under new planning provisions from the Andrews Labor Government.

Clusters of creative and technology jobs in Victorian areas such as inner Melbourne’s Cremorne will be strengthened by a new planning zone and policy to support Enterprise Precincts.

Home-owners looking to cut power bills with rooftop solar will have their systems protected from overshadowing by neighbouring developments, under new planning provisions from the Andrews Labor Government.

Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today announced heritage protection of a range of Queens Pde landmarks, as well as interim height controls in the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy precinct.

Hazelwood Power Station will not be included on the Victorian Heritage Register, after Heritage Victoria found it did not meet the necessary criteria.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping councils integrate more affordable housing into private developments.

Victoria is pushing for an Australia-wide approach to deal with an impasse in professional indemnity insurance (PII) facing the building industry, as the combustible cladding issue affects professional premiums.

The Andrews Labor Government is making it quicker and easier to build new homes and create jobs with $5.7 million in grants and planning support for local governments across Victoria.

The Andrews Labor Government is making more affordable homes available for vulnerable Victorians through its Inclusionary Housing Pilot.

Developers of Cremorne’s Richmond Maltings site – home of the historic Nylex clock – have been given a 21-day ultimatum to clean up the deteriorating site or face fines of up to $773,000.

The Andrews Labor Government will commission a $200,000 scoping study and business case for upgrading the century-old Walmer St Bridge in Richmond.