Is the City of Melbourne taking the right approach to greening?
Residents of North and West Melbourne and Kensington have raised concerns about the City of Melbourne’s approach to linear parks and its decision to replace mature native trees with more invasive species.
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Politics
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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Royal Park stakeholders caught off-guard by council’s carpark sale
Following the City of Melbourne’s recent sale of its Little Collins St car park to billionaire Justin Hemmes, Lord Mayor Nick Reece hinted that the money raised would be used to fund capital works initiatives at Royal Park.
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Council’s plan for $2 swims this summer
The wheels have begun to turn on Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election promise to provide cheaper swims at public pools this summer.
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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
Royal Park stakeholders caught off-guard by council’s carpark sale
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Local News
Melbourne’s Somali community celebrates opening of first language school
Melbourne’s first dedicated Somali language weekend school has opened its doors, providing a vital space for young members of the Somali community to connect with their heritage.
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Brunch and banter on the menu at Kensington’s new Market Brunch series
Melbourne Farmers’ Markets has launched Market Brunch, a new monthly event bringing together Victoria’s leading food artisans in a relaxed, communal setting at Kensington’s historic Younghusband precinct.
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Ryder Pavilion revamp complete
The redevelopment of the Ryder Pavilion in Royal Park has been completed, with the upgraded facility now providing new and improved amenities to support the growing number of women and gender-diverse people getting involved in sport.
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Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey
Parkville Gardens residents have had their say during the first iteration of community consultation led by the City of Melbourne as it seeks local insights in the preparation of a new pedestrian and road safety plan for the area.
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Crime rates increase in Melbourne’s north-west
Total criminal incidents North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Kensington were 33 per cent above the average of the previous nine years according to statistics released by Crime Stats Victoria last month.
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Melbourne’s Somali community celebrates opening of first language school
Brunch and banter on the menu at Kensington’s new Market Brunch series
Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey
Is the City of Melbourne taking the right approach to greening?
Royal Park stakeholders caught off-guard by council’s carpark sale
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