Latest articles by Brendan Rees
High-rise public housing residents welcome new community health program
High-rise public housing residents in North Melbourne – who are still reeling from one of the harshest COVID-19 lockdown measures – are set to be supported by a new community health program.
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Traders breathe sigh of relief after disruptive works come to an end
Kensington traders have expressed relief as streetscape works – which caused major disruption to business, finally wrap up in Bellair St.
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Proposal to sell council-owned historic North Melbourne draws mixed-response
A City of Melbourne proposal to sell an historic council-owned building in North Melbourne has drawn a mixed response from residents, with some believing it should be used as a community facility.
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Iconic North Melbourne pub fails to sell, but new tenant could be on the horizon
North Melbourne’s historic Court House Hotel, which hit the market earlier this year, has not been sold with a new tenant possibly in the owners’ sights.
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Community summit set to address local safety issues
A community safety summit is set to be held later this year which would bring together a range of groups, stakeholders, and authorities to address neighbourhood safety concerns.
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Detectives investigate North Melbourne carjacking
Detectives the Victoria Police Melbourne Embona Task Force are appealing for public assistance following a carjacking in North Melbourne in December last year.
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New public space on the cards for North Melbourne
A new public space could open next to the North Melbourne Town Hall under a proposal to be considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Dog ban to protect sensitive vegetation at Royal Park
A sensitive native vegetation area at Royal Park will become a dog prohibited zone following calls from the community.
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New toilet at Gardiner Reserve a “breakthrough” win for community
A new toilet at a popular park in North Melbourne will soon open to the public in what most residents say will greatly improve the amenity of the neighbourhood.
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Cherished cake shop set to close after the pandemic’s “relentless stress” takes its toll
A popular cake shop in North Melbourne will close its doors after pandemic fatigue took its toll on the small business.
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Fears apartment complex “could change nature” of Kensington
Kensington residents are concerned about a plan to turn an old Vision Australia building into an apartment complex, saying it would have a “negative contribution” to the neighbourhood.
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Local stalwart and workers’ rights devotee honoured with Queen’s Birthday award
A North Melbourne resident who has worked tirelessly representing the rights of blue and white-collar unions has been awarded a Queen’s Birthday honour.
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New pop-up shop celebrates First Nations women in arts and business
The owners behind a new women's fashion and toy pop-up shop in North Melbourne say they are excited to create a space that also celebrates First Nations women through cultural workshops.
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Giant leap forward for Macaulay Precinct
The City of Melbourne has endorsed new planning controls to its ambitious Macaulay Structure Plan which addresses key issues of flooding, affordable housing, transport, and reflecting the “distinct character” of four new distinct precincts.
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Residents step up campaign to have traffic noise reduced from West Gate Tunnel
The Department of Transport (DoT) is reviewing growing concerns raised by residents in relation to traffic impacts from the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) as it opened the door to “mitigation measures”.
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Parkville Gardens commuters continue to wait for better bus services as the Greens seek answers
The Parkville Gardens community stands to wait longer for a more frequent bus service after the state government confirmed it was “continuing to plan” its delivery, leaving commuters frustrated.
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Kensington locals fight against proposed development which would be “completely out of character”
Kensington residents are fighting a proposal to put a mixed-use development in their historic street, saying its size would have a “very negative impact”.
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Kensington Neighbourhood Portal goes live, helping connect communities
A new online interactive portal where residents can learn more about the Kensington neighbourhood and have their say on local matters has officially launched.
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Community bands together to help bring little Theo home after he was struck by a car
A North Melbourne woman has spoken of her relief after being reunited with her furry friend who ran away after being hit by a car.
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West Melbourne set to have the nation’s first solar-powered façade office tower
West Melbourne will be home to Australia’s first-ever office building to have a solar panel façade system under a $40 million project.
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