Kirsty Sier . Articles Third and final Melbourne Quarter tower gains approval The last commercial tower to make up the $1.9-billion Melbourne Quarter precinct has been given the official go-ahead. Major works begin on 8,000sqm Fishermans Bend park Yesterday, several roads around Melbourne’s Fishermans Bend precinct were permanently closed off for the commencement of major construction works. Controversy erupts over Apple’s plans for Federation Square The public and politicians alike have reacted forcefully to news of an Apple flagship store planned for Melbourne’s Federation Square. Jackalope Group reveals plans to open otherworldly hotel in Melbourne CBD The Jackalope Group – the team behind Australia’s most acclaimed hotel opening in what feels like decades – has revealed plans to open a momentous sequel to Mornington’s Jackalope Hotel in Melbourne CBD. Designs released for Cox Architecture’s $35m regional “lifestyle resort” Designs have been released. The Point Resort Apartments, Cox Architecture’s $35-million “lifestyle resort” in regional Victoria. Behind the scenes: Sydney Opera House prepares to reopen Joan Sutherland Theatre The first major project in the $273-million Sydney Opera House renewal program, the Joan Sutherland Theatre upgrade, is just weeks away from completion.