Naomi Velaphi takes the reins of programming at Arts House

Naomi Velaphi takes the reins of programming at Arts House

As Arts House prepares to mark two decades of boundary-pushing performance and community engagement, the organisation welcomes a new creative force at the helm: Naomi Velaphi, the recently appointed head of programming.

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

Kensington Community Compost Hubs process tonnes of organic waste locally 

Kensington Community Compost Hubs process tonnes of organic waste locally 

July 16th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Since 2018, the Kensington community has been building a neighbourhood composting bay system that processes organic waste locally and produces valuable compost for community use.

Local News

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North Melbourne hostel curfew scrapped

July 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A North Melbourne hostel will now operate without a nightly curfew, with the aim of reducing late-night noise and disruption on surrounding streets.

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We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)

We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)

July 16th, 2025 - North West City News

The July 2025 edition of North West City News is our 50th issue, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing communities in North Melbourne, West Melbourne, Kensington and Parkville Gardens.

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Victorian Quaker Centre offers rare glimpse during Open House Melbourne

July 16th, 2025 - Sean Car

West Melbourne’s Victorian Quaker Centre is offering a rare chance to step inside its tranquil, purpose-designed gathering space as part of Open House Melbourne on July 25 and 26.

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New children’s centre to support young families at Saints College

New children’s centre to support young families at Saints College

July 16th, 2025 - Sean Car

A new $6.88 million integrated children’s centre will be built at Saints College’s North Melbourne campus, creating vital early learning places and helping young parents continue their education.

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Kensington nurse raises funds for life-saving rural healthcare

July 16th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

At this year’s Run Melbourne, Kensington local and proud Royal Flying Doctor Service member Ruth Coleman ran five kilometres and raised funds for the lifesaving services she helps provide every day.

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North Melbourne hostel curfew scrapped

July 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)

July 16th, 2025 - North West City News
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Victorian Quaker Centre offers rare glimpse during Open House Melbourne

July 16th, 2025 - Sean Car
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New children’s centre to support young families at Saints College

July 16th, 2025 - Sean Car
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Kensington nurse raises funds for life-saving rural healthcare

July 16th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall
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