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Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre to open this September

The long-anticipated Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (KCARC) is set to open its doors in September, with final construction works now under way at the Altona St site.

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

The naming of lanes

The naming of lanes

June 17th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

There are several lanes in North and West Melbourne that have existed for more than 100 years without having been graced with a name. The City of Melbourne is responsible for naming and takes this responsibility seriously.

Local News

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Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre to open this September

June 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

The long-anticipated Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (KCARC) is set to open its doors in September, with final construction works now under way at the Altona St site.

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Meat Market to host major filter coffee festival in July

June 18th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Melbourne’s coffee scene is set to heat up this winter as Coffee Weekend – the city’s largest festival dedicated to filter coffee – takes over the iconic Meat Market on July 5 and 6.

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Locals invited to have their say on Clayton Reserve Dog Park upgrade

Locals invited to have their say on Clayton Reserve Dog Park upgrade

June 18th, 2025 - Sean Car

Dog owners are being encouraged to provide feedback on the City of Melbourne’s proposed upgrade to Clayton Reserve Dog Park in North Melbourne, with consultation open until Monday, June 30.

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Kensington’s own beginner-friendly ukulele club

June 18th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

What started as one dad’s mission to teach his daughter the ukulele has grown into a thriving musical community in Kensington, celebrating its 10th anniversary in November this year.

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Funding for safety measures on Poplar Rd in Parkville removed

Funding for safety measures on Poplar Rd in Parkville removed

June 18th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

Funding for overdue safety upgrades at the dangerous Poplar Rd “s-bend” near Royal Park Station has been cut from the City of Melbourne’s draft 2025–26 budget, sparking frustration among community groups and residents.

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Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre to open this September

June 19th, 2025 - Sean Car
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Meat Market to host major filter coffee festival in July

June 18th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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Locals invited to have their say on Clayton Reserve Dog Park upgrade

June 18th, 2025 - Sean Car
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Kensington’s own beginner-friendly ukulele club

June 18th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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Funding for safety measures on Poplar Rd in Parkville removed

June 18th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall
Autumn … Waring Wombat Season

Autumn … Waring Wombat Season

April 16th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden
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