Is the City of Melbourne taking the right approach to greening?

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.

Politics

The Reece Police: Council budget delivers green wins and financial reset

The Reece Police: Council budget delivers green wins and financial reset

May 13th, 2025 - Sean Car

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

From broadcast to politics: The story behind Tim Smith’s federal tilt for Melbourne

April 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

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 

March 12th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

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

Royal Park stakeholders caught off-guard by council’s carpark sale

March 12th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

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

Council’s plan for $2 swims this summer

December 11th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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

May 13th, 2025 - Sean Car
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From broadcast to politics: The story behind Tim Smith’s federal tilt for Melbourne

April 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Residents call for council to hit “pause” on greening Roden St 

March 12th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Royal Park stakeholders caught off-guard by council’s carpark sale

March 12th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Council’s plan for $2 swims this summer

December 11th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Columns

How should land be prioritised in the city?

How should land be prioritised in the city?

May 14th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Globally, people are flocking to cities creating all sorts of demands and economic opportunities. Along with this unfortunately comes greed.

Local News

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Melbourne’s Somali community celebrates opening of first language school

May 14th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

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

May 12th, 2025 - Sean Car

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

April 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

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

Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey

April 16th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

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

Crime rates increase in Melbourne’s north-west

April 15th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

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

May 14th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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Brunch and banter on the menu at Kensington’s new Market Brunch series

May 12th, 2025 - Sean Car
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Ryder Pavilion revamp complete

April 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey

April 16th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall
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Crime rates increase in Melbourne’s north-west

April 15th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule
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