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.
Tradition, tortillas and ancient techniques: La Tortilleria showcases the diversity of Mexican cuisine
Hidden gem of a café bringing Vietnamese flavour to West Melbourne
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
Columns
The naming of lanes
There are several lanes in North and West Melbourne that have existed for more than 100 years without having been graced with a name. The City of Melbourne is responsible for naming and takes this responsibility seriously.
Good news to report from Parkville Gardens
Local News
Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre to open this September
The long-anticipated Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (KCARC) is set to open its doors in September, with final construction works now under way at the Altona St site.
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Meat Market to host major filter coffee festival in July
Melbourne’s coffee scene is set to heat up this winter as Coffee Weekend – the city’s largest festival dedicated to filter coffee – takes over the iconic Meat Market on July 5 and 6.
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Locals invited to have their say on Clayton Reserve Dog Park upgrade
Dog owners are being encouraged to provide feedback on the City of Melbourne’s proposed upgrade to Clayton Reserve Dog Park in North Melbourne, with consultation open until Monday, June 30.
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Kensington’s own beginner-friendly ukulele club
What started as one dad’s mission to teach his daughter the ukulele has grown into a thriving musical community in Kensington, celebrating its 10th anniversary in November this year.
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Funding for safety measures on Poplar Rd in Parkville removed
Funding for overdue safety upgrades at the dangerous Poplar Rd “s-bend” near Royal Park Station has been cut from the City of Melbourne’s draft 2025–26 budget, sparking frustration among community groups and residents.
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Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre to open this September
Locals invited to have their say on Clayton Reserve Dog Park upgrade
Funding for safety measures on Poplar Rd in Parkville removed
New mural unveiled at Queen Victoria Market
Minister greenlights Miami Hotel
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