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Melbourne’s government is moving forward with demolishing seven aging public housing towers—including one on Victoria Avenue in Albert Park—as part of a sweeping 2051 rebuild plan. But for elderly residents who’ve called these buildings home for decades, the sudden relocation is sparking outrage and resistance. Many feel blindsided, with some refusing to meet with officials, while community groups like 44 Flats United demand transparency about why repairs aren’t an option and where they’ll go next. The government claims the towers are beyond repair and rebuilding is more efficient, but critics argue refurbishment would be cheaper and kinder. Complicating matters, the Victorian Ombudsman is investigating the process, and a High Court appeal is currently halting evictions—meaning the legal battle could reshape the entire plan.

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