Council calls for the release of long-awaited West Gate Tunnel Project traffic modelling
Following repeated delays to West Gate Tunnel traffic mitigation projects, the City of Melbourne has called on the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to release the traffic modelling that is justifying their decision not to commence the works.
Westgate tunnel mitigation works to begin this year
Kensington celebrates grand opening of new aquatic and recreation centre
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
Tunnel traffic prioritised while local protections quietly scrapped
Following a successful North and West Melbourne Association (NWMA) meeting in September with stakeholders from the Department of Transport, Transurban, and the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP), local community consultation sessions were held to discuss the “day one” traffic changes associated with the tunnel’s opening.
Metro Tunnel to take first passengers in early December
Great dates in Parkville Gardens
Local News
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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Primary students get a taste of high school life at Discovery Days
The Academy of Mary Immaculate and Simonds College have joined forces to host two successful Discovery Days, giving Grade 4 students from local primary schools a firsthand look at secondary school life while strengthening community partnerships across Melbourne’s inner west.
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Dogs take over Flagstaff Gardens for Halloween
More than 60 costumed canines took centre stage at this year’s Howl-o-ween Party, a community celebration that brought spooky fun (and wagging tails) to Melbourne’s oldest park.
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Will Richter Memorial Ride
As a member of the “bike riding community”, I know many people across Melbourne who ride for transport. So, every time I read of someone being killed while riding their bike, I brace myself to learn whether it was someone I knew.
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Grant powers Kensington Neighbourhood House’s Help Hub
Residents in Kensington facing housing insecurity, health challenges and family violence will soon have greater access to support, with Kensington Neighbourhood House receiving funding for its Help Hub initiative through energy provider Jemena’s Community Grants Program.
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Supreme Court to hear appeal over North Melbourne and Flemington tower demolitions
Primary students get a taste of high school life at Discovery Days
The rise of second-hand shopping
Kensington celebrates grand opening of new aquatic and recreation centre
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