Latest articles by Brendan Rees
New trams to hit the tracks by 2025
Melbourne’s next generation trams (NGTs) are coming to Melbourne’s west, the state government has announced.
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Writer and intrepid traveller launches new book exploring the Amazon rainforest
Travelling has always given Anthony Ham a sense of purpose.
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New group of refugee traders live their dreams at QVM
A man who fled civil war in East Africa more than two decades ago is among a new group of refugees realising their dreams at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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“West Melbourne Waterfront” plans slammed by community as “madness”
A $230 million bold plan to create a “West Melbourne Waterfront” consisting of 14-storey high buildings lining the banks of the Maribyrnong River has drawn criticism from the community as being “excessive”.
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Fury over speed camera catching out unsuspecting drivers
Kensington residents are outraged by an “unfair” speed camera that is catching out unsuspecting drivers at record levels.
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Greens respond to Arden Structure Plan “mess” with five-point plan
The Greens have responded to the state government’s “planning mess” of the Arden Structure Plan by releasing a five-point plan they say will fix the issue.
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North Melbourne Primary School’s new campus name announced
North Melbourne Primary School’s brand-new campus, which will see students stream through the gates next year, has been named the Molesworth Street campus.
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Court House Hotel set to be brought back to life
North Melbourne’s historic Court House Hotel is set to undergo a makeover, according to the venue’s management, casting aside doubt of the building closing for good or falling into the hands of developers.
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Plant thieves strike again in Kensington
A Kensington resident has been left fuming after a green-fingered thieves stole pot plants from her front yard.
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Kensington Neighbourhood House celebrates after securing ongoing funding
Kensington Neighbourhood House will continue to provide essential services to the community after locking in funding from the state government.
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“Bigger” North Melbourne pocket park a step closer
A pocket park in North Melbourne is a step closer after draft concept plans were released following community feedback last year.
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Seven charged over aggravated burglaries; one in Kensington
Seven people have been charged following a string of aggravated burglaries across multiple suburbs including Kensington.
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Midwifery clinic launches petition to keep doors open
A Kensington family clinic which provides pregnancy and postnatal support has launched a petition to keep its doors open as the City of Melbourne looks to sell the building.
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Council set to take state government to task over Arden plan after recommendations “ignored”
The City of Melbourne is preparing to challenge the state government for an explanation as to why various recommendations were largely “ignored” in its approval of the Arden precinct redevelopment plan, including affordable housing not being made mandatory.
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Historic gas building undergoes a clean-up after being targeted by graffiti vandals
A heritage building that has remained a remnant of a larger town gas distribution site in North Melbourne is undergoing a clean-up after having recently become a graffiti-stained eyesore.
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New artist chosen for Arden station wants to bring communities together
The artist chosen to create an installation piece for the new Arden underground railway station says his work will capture the essence of different communities “coming together”.
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Plant giveaway for residents impacted by West Gate Tunnel works
West Melbourne residents impacted by the construction of the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) can collect a free plant or receive a nursey voucher to green their gardens.
Read MoreNorth Melbourne man charged with sexual assault of girl
A 31-year-old man has been charged following an alleged sexual assault of a child in North Melbourne on July 21.
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Historic West Melbourne pub under threat from development
A heritage pub in West Melbourne that dates back to the gold rush era is under threat after a proposal was submitted to convert the building into apartments.
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An ent-icing farewell: fans flock in droves as popular cake store closes
They came rugged up in blankets – and even travelled from interstate – to get their hands on the final slices of cake from a popular North Melbourne bakery.
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