Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Resident’s shock and dismay over “unfair” parking fine in her own street
A North Melbourne resident is contesting what she says is an unfair fine after parking in a street she believed was “excepted” for residential permit holders.
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Parking restrictions to change along Hawke St
The City of Melbourne is extending parking restriction operating times in a busy pocket of West Melbourne after residents found it increasingly difficult to get a parking space.
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Asbestos to be removed from historic gas building
The owners of a historic archives building that was once used as part of an old Gas Regulating House in North Melbourne are assessing their options of removing asbestos before maintenance can be undertaken.
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Iconic pub undergoes a new lease of life
A complete refurbishment is under way at North Melbourne’s historic Court House Hotel with its doors expected to reopen early next year.
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Kensington midwifery clinic could be saved with lease extension
A community campaign to save a much-loved Kensington family clinic could see the City of Melbourne enter a two-year lease with the building’s management.
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Early works to remove asbestos-containing material at KCRC
The City of Melbourne has begun early works to excavate and remove soil from the site of the new Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (KCRC) after asbestos-containing material was found earlier this year.
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Council on “front foot” in advocating for flood support payments
Lord Mayor Sally Capp has met with locals in Kensington after they were impacted by devastating floods in October, which left one business owner with an estimated $1.5 million damage bill.
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Melbourne Water to investigate Flemington racecourse flood wall as community frustration builds
Kensington residents impacted by last month’s extraordinary floods have welcomed a review that will determine whether a wall built around Flemington Racecourse may have contributed to the inundation of surrounding communities.
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Council approves controversial mixed-use buildings in Kensington
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a controversial plan to build an $82.5 million mixed-use development in Kensington despite opposition from the community.
Read MoreKensington Community Recreation Centre redevelopment delayed after asbestos discovered
The redevelopment of the Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (KCRC) will be delayed by about six months after crews found asbestos in the ground.
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Arden vision “at risk” as council takes urgent steps to resolve issues
The City of Melbourne has vowed to hold the state government to account after the final details of North Melbourne’s Arden precinct plan had “fallen well short” of expectations.
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Fury over parking fine after the council temporarily changed the rules on Kensington Rd
A Kensington resident is fighting an “unfair” parking fine after the City of Melbourne temporarily changed its parking restrictions on Kensington Rd while conducting footpath works.
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Popular theatre restaurant Witches in Britches hits the market, but it may not spell the end of the business
West Melbourne’s iconic Witches in Britches theatre restaurant building is up for sale after three spooktacular decades of entertaining audiences.
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Ombudsman says “never too late” to apologise to public housing residents over lockdown
Deepa Gupta’s eyes become moist when she recalls the moment her North Melbourne public housing tower was shut down to contain a possible COVID-19 outbreak, sparking “chaos and confusion”.
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Fire engulfs shop in North Melbourne
A fire that broke out in a North Melbourne shop is being investigated after it caused extensive damage.
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West Melbourne residents “very concerned” as no commitments are made to West Gate Tunnel Project noise barrier
A community campaign to have noise walls built as part of the Wurundjeri Way extension has not given residents “any certainty” after the state government maintained the project could be achieved without such a facility.
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Safety summit addresses community concerns including e-scooter use
A safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups and stakeholders, to address various issues facing the municipality.
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Community open day celebrates new school hub for families
The northwest community has gathered for a day of fun and activities after the Debney Meadows Primary School in Flemington threw open its doors in celebration of a new community hub.
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Community Food Map tackles food insecurity
A new interactive digital map allowing residents to access the locations of food programs, services, and resources has been launched as part of a City of Melbourne initiative to help tackle food insecurity.
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Community rejoices over hard-fought bus service increase
The Parkville Gardens community is celebrating after its campaign to increase bus services to its neighbourhood was finally a success.
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