Analysing the Maribyrnong River flood

The urbanised lower reaches of the Maribyrnong River in Inner-Western Melbourne experienced major flooding in mid-October, and lessons must be learned about urban development in the catchment given the prospect of future extreme weather events.

Foolproof or folly? Melbourne’s suburban rail loop

Melbourne’s ambitious and fully automated Suburban Rail Loop has been touted as the infrastructure answer to the city’s growing pains, but there are signs it may become a problem in itself.

Melbourne’s suburban rail loop and housing affordability

Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop will not be enough to revitalise the city without economic incentives, better public transport and the creation of affordable and liveable higher density “activity centres”.