River Studios: Is it enough for West Melbourne artists?
West Melbourne’s River Studios is a flourishing working art space for local artists, but artist-run group MREAM believes the demand is still greater than the supply.
Ukrainian cookbooks sell out
New pop-up shop celebrates First Nations women in arts and business
Politics
Proposal to sell council-owned historic North Melbourne draws mixed-response
A City of Melbourne proposal to sell an historic council-owned building in North Melbourne has drawn a mixed response from residents, with some believing it should be used as a community facility.
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New public space on the cards for North Melbourne
A new public space could open next to the North Melbourne Town Hall under a proposal to be considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Dog ban to protect sensitive vegetation at Royal Park
A sensitive native vegetation area at Royal Park will become a dog prohibited zone following calls from the community.
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Council seeks feedback on Albermarle St trees
The City of Melbourne is calling on the community to have its say about “enhancing the tree population” along Albermarle St in Kensington by July 25.
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Council considers new park outside North Melbourne Town Hall
The City of Melbourne will assess the “benefits, opportunities and impacts” of a new forecourt or park on Queensberry St adjacent to North Melbourne Town Hall following its June 14 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Proposal to sell council-owned historic North Melbourne draws mixed-response
Council considers new park outside North Melbourne Town Hall
Columns
Mouse matchmakers bring native back from the brink
A tiny endangered native mouse has a big future thanks to a new conservation breeding program that’s been launched at Melbourne Zoo.
Providing musical opportunities one note at a time
Still Sacred and Golden: A reminder of the true gold
Part two: Moving to a low energy future – energy descent
Community
High-rise public housing residents welcome new community health program
High-rise public housing residents in North Melbourne – who are still reeling from one of the harshest COVID-19 lockdown measures – are set to be supported by a new community health program.
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Census shows North Melbourne, Kensington populations plateau
Population growth has stalled in both North Melbourne and Kensington, the 2021 national census has revealed.
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Community summit set to address local safety issues
A community safety summit is set to be held later this year which would bring together a range of groups, stakeholders, and authorities to address neighbourhood safety concerns.
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Detectives investigate North Melbourne carjacking
Detectives the Victoria Police Melbourne Embona Task Force are appealing for public assistance following a carjacking in North Melbourne in December last year.
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Win for gym users
There is no way of beating around the bush when it comes to keeping fit, particularly when you’re working from home.
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High-rise public housing residents welcome new community health program
Cohealth Kangas provides connection for people living with homelessness and disability
Rec Centre construction under way
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