Ozanam House to play key role in city’s homelessness support boost
Ozanam House in North Melbourne will play a central role in the City of Melbourne’s expanded frontline response to homelessness, as the council prepares to deliver what it says is the biggest suite of dedicated homelessness services in its history.
North Melbourne courtyards and car park given green boost under council grants
Council slams “rule book” bypass on Arden tower
Politics
City of Melbourne flag celebrating whaling set to endure
An appeal for the redesign of the little-known flag of Melbourne has met with disinterest from the council, with Lord Mayor Nick Reece linking the issue to a future Australian republic.
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Antisemitism submission sparks protest debate at Town Hall
A City of Melbourne submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism that flags changes to the management of Melbourne’s pro-Palestine protests caused division as well as “furious agreement” when it came before the Future Melbourne Committee on May 5.
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Councillors vote for independent Queen Victoria Market governance review
City of Melbourne councillors have voted 10-1 to commission an independent review into the management and governance of Queen Victoria Market, setting up what could become one of the most consequential examinations of the institution in more than a decade.
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North and West Melbourne, Kensington score key wins in cautious council budget
The City of Melbourne’s 2026-27 draft budget is, overall, a careful and fiscally restrained document.
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Labor Cr Davydd Griffiths to challenge Ellen Sandell for Melbourne
City of Melbourne councillor Davydd Griffiths has announced he will run as a Labor candidate for the seat of Melbourne at the upcoming state election in November.
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City of Melbourne flag celebrating whaling set to endure
Antisemitism submission sparks protest debate at Town Hall
Councillors vote for independent Queen Victoria Market governance review
North and West Melbourne, Kensington score key wins in cautious council budget
Labor Cr Davydd Griffiths to challenge Ellen Sandell for Melbourne
Columns
From refugee beginnings to rebuilding again and again: the Rachel Do story
Since arriving as a refugee and growing up in public housing in Kensington, Rachel Do has built a property portfolio as well as a successful business. Now the mother-of-three is launching a book about her dramatic ups and downs.
North and West Melbourne: the people and places that make our community strong
Change is on the way in Parkville Gardens
Local News
cohealth appoints transitional board chair amid governance reset
Community health provider cohealth has appointed experienced not-for-profit director Paul Geyer as its transitional board chair as the organisation continues a wider governance overhaul.
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New treatment centre transforming cancer care at Royal Children’s Hospital
A purpose-built treatment centre at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Parkville is helping make repeated cancer procedures less daunting for young patients while freeing up operating theatres for more complex cases.
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State appoints board monitor at cohealth
The Victorian Government has appointed a board monitor to cohealth following a damning independent review that found the embattled community health provider needed to rebuild confidence and restore community trust.
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Minister must not ignore the communities that shaped Arden-Macaulay
For more than a decade, communities in North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Kensington have been asked to participate in the future of Arden-Macaulay.
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Open House unlocks north-west city stories
From build-to-rent housing to Victoria’s public records and Ukrainian history, this year’s Open House Melbourne Weekend will offer behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s most interesting buildings, stories and ideas.
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New treatment centre transforming cancer care at Royal Children’s Hospital
Minister must not ignore the communities that shaped Arden-Macaulay
Open House unlocks north-west city stories
Autumn shine in Parkville Gardens
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