Hana Assafiri releases memoir, HANA: The audacity to be free
Known for her impact on social change and women’s empowerment, Hana Assafiri, owner of beloved Moroccan Soup Bar, has launched her latest endeavour – a powerful memoir titled, HANA: The audacity to be free.
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Politics
Council reveals $781 million budget with community projects prioritised
$6 million is set to be spent on creating new open spaces and greenery in North and West Melbourne, the City of Melbourne’s $781 million draft budget has revealed.
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Paid parking proposal in Kensington rejected
The City of Melbourne says it will not introduce paid street parking along the trainline near Kensington Station after it was proposed during a community parking review workshop.
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Council accepts call not to pursue public open space next to North Melbourne Town Hall
The City of Melbourne will not pursue plans to create an open space next to the North Melbourne Town Hall after accepting the Department of Transport’s decision to reject the proposal.
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Public space plan next to North Melbourne Town Hall knocked back
A City of Melbourne proposal to create a new public space next to the North Melbourne Town Hall has been knocked back by the state government after concerns were cited over potential traffic impacts.
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City of Melbourne puts state government on notice over Moonee Ponds Creek
City of Melbourne councillors have lashed the state government for its lack of progress in revitalising the city section of the Moonee Ponds Creek.
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Council reveals $781 million budget with community projects prioritised
Council accepts call not to pursue public open space next to North Melbourne Town Hall
Public space plan next to North Melbourne Town Hall knocked back
City of Melbourne puts state government on notice over Moonee Ponds Creek
Columns
Cheers to Bridget Mac: West Melbourne’s own local winemaker
West Melbourne resident and winemaker Bridget Mac of Werkstatt has made her community proud, taking home the Best New Act Award at the 2024 Young Gun of Wine Awards on June 18.
Neighbourhood planning in Parkville Gardens
Local News
North Melbourne community celebrates Eid al-Adha
Hundreds of North Melbourne community members came together on June 22 to celebrate Eid al-Adha, enjoying live music, food, and recreational activities.
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West Melbourne residents call for improved lighting along vital pedestrian route
Residents in West Melbourne have voiced their concerns over inadequate lighting along a key pedestrian route, which serves as the area’s primary connection to Docklands.
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“Keep the fire burning”: celebrating NAIDOC Week
With the annual celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples now upon us, proud Aboriginal woman and Member for Northern Metropolitan Sheena Watt reflects on what NAIDOC Week means to her.
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IRREGULAR proves a resounding success
As the old proverb goes, “it takes a village to raise a child,” just as it did to deliver IRREGULAR, an inventive, collaborative and inclusive Melbourne Design Week event which celebrated local ideas and passion.
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Take a seat at The Men’s Table
The Men’s Table invites locals from Kensington and Flemington to an inaugural “Entrée” event on June 20, aiming to foster a supportive environment where men can come together over a meal to share personal stories and engage in meaningful conversations.
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West Melbourne residents call for improved lighting along vital pedestrian route
Gardening with nature
The Bridal Lament opens at Arts House
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