The story behind SWiM Communications
When Joe Manariti moved his digital agency, SWiM Communications, to North Melbourne, he didn’t just find a new office, he discovered that his family had deep connections to the area.
Kensington celebrates grand opening of new aquatic and recreation centre
TAP delays, gas main bungle and “wait and see” approach anger North & West Melbourne residents
Politics
North Melbourne Community Hub plans endorsed
The City of Melbourne has given the green light to final concept plans for the long-awaited North Melbourne Community Hub, with councillors unanimously endorsing the $41.7 million project at the September 2 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Council moves ahead with Royal Park Master Plan
The City of Melbourne will progress to final stages of design for the Royal Park Master Plan, following community outcry over a draft released earlier this year.
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The Reece Police: Council budget delivers green wins and financial reset
The City of Melbourne’s 2025–26 draft budget has handed down a welcome result for residents of North and West Melbourne and Kensington, with significant investments in parks and community infrastructure – and a clear shift towards tighter fiscal management under the new-look council.
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From broadcast to politics: The story behind Tim Smith’s federal tilt for Melbourne
It was only last year that Tim Smith was standing at the altar on the reality TV show Married at First Sight, but with the show now behind him, he has set his sights on a new venture – running for the seat of Melbourne in the upcoming federal election.
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Residents call for council to hit “pause” on greening Roden St
In a last-ditch effort to have the City of Melbourne reconsider its Roden St greening initiative, which will see several native trees replaced, a group of local residents is calling on the council to conduct further ecological studies.
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The Reece Police: Council budget delivers green wins and financial reset
From broadcast to politics: The story behind Tim Smith’s federal tilt for Melbourne
Residents call for council to hit “pause” on greening Roden St
Columns
Harvesting rainwater in the city
In Melbourne our rainy season is usually in spring, a perfect time to build up the ground water for summer so that plants can be hydrated during the warmer months.
Tunnel traffic prioritised while local protections quietly scrapped
Local News
Free fitness classes get Kensington moving
Kensington locals are being encouraged to lace up their runners and hit the park, with the City of Melbourne launching a new series of free community fitness classes designed to get Melburnians moving.
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Queensberry Cup draws huge crowds for its biggest year yet
North and West Melbourne turned out in force on October 18 as the Queensberry Cup roared back for its fourth and most vibrant year yet, transforming Errol and Queensberry streets into a sun-soaked arena of racing, music and community celebration.
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North Melbourne families celebrate HIPPY graduation
Twenty proud local families have graduated from the North Melbourne HIPPY program, marking the latest milestone for the celebrated early childhood initiative helping parents become their child’s first teacher.
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$2 swims return for 2026, but not yet in Kensington
The City of Melbourne’s $2 Pool Splash initiative will return this summer, slashing weekday casual pool entry fees to just $2 across selected city pools in January – but Kensington residents will have to wait a little longer for their local pool to join in.
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Supreme Court to hear appeal over North Melbourne and Flemington tower demolitions
Inner Melbourne Community Legal (IMCL) lodged the appeal to the Supreme Court on behalf of residents, over the government’s decision to demolish 44 towers by 2051.
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Supreme Court to hear appeal over North Melbourne and Flemington tower demolitions
Two new tram extensions proposed for Arden as part of Victoria’s 30-year infrastructure strategy
Community gets a sneak peek at Arden Station
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