Further support for retrofitting public housing towers as “ground lease model” confirmed

Further support for retrofitting public housing towers as “ground lease model” confirmed

Despite two studies confirming the benefits of retrofitting Melbourne’s public housing towers, the Victorian Government is pressing ahead with its demolition plan following a recent Supreme Court ruling.  

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NWMPA: nurturing North and West Melbourne’s growth

March 12th, 2025 - North & West Melbourne Precinct Association
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Arts House celebrates 20 years

March 12th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

Politics

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 results are in: Nick Reece elected Melbourne’s Lord Mayor

The results are in: Nick Reece elected Melbourne’s Lord Mayor

November 13th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and will lead the City of Melbourne for the next four years. 

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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
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The results are in: Nick Reece elected Melbourne’s Lord Mayor

November 13th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Columns

More Metro Tunnel milestones ahead of 2025 opening

More Metro Tunnel milestones ahead of 2025 opening

April 16th, 2025 - Metro Tunnel

Trains have travelled more than 100,000km inside the Metro Tunnel – the equivalent of two-and-a-half trips around the earth’s circumference – as operator Metro Trains takes over management of the project’s three completed stations.

Local News

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Ryder Pavilion revamp complete

April 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The redevelopment of the Ryder Pavilion in Royal Park has been completed, with the upgraded facility now providing new and improved amenities to support the growing number of women and gender-diverse people getting involved in sport.

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Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey

Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey

April 16th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

Parkville Gardens residents have had their say during the first iteration of community consultation led by the City of Melbourne as it seeks local insights in the preparation of a new pedestrian and road safety plan for the area.

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Crime rates increase in Melbourne’s north-west

Crime rates increase in Melbourne’s north-west

April 15th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Total criminal incidents North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Kensington were 33 per cent above the average of the previous nine years according to statistics released by Crime Stats Victoria last month.

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Council commits to a scaled-back pool splash

Council commits to a scaled-back pool splash

March 26th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne will be bringing back a scaled-down version of Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election promise to make swimming pool entry more affordable across the city, following a successful trial of the initiative.

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Council consults on latest parking changes in West Melbourne

Council consults on latest parking changes in West Melbourne

March 12th, 2025 - North West City News

West Melbourne locals have until 5pm on April 3 to have their say on the City of Melbourne’s latest suite of proposed changes as part its West Melbourne Parking Review. 

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Ryder Pavilion revamp complete

April 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey

April 16th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall
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Crime rates increase in Melbourne’s north-west

April 15th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule
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Council commits to a scaled-back pool splash

March 26th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Council consults on latest parking changes in West Melbourne

March 12th, 2025 - North West City News
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