Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Parkville job boost after animal health company buys former CSL site
Global animal health company Zoetis Australia has bought a major portion of the former CSL site in Parkville’s biomedical precinct.
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Residents angry over “secretive” local West Gate Tunnel impact projects
Outraged North and West Melbourne residents claim a $100 million “transport and amenity program” aimed at easing traffic impacts when the West Gate Tunnel opens is being spent in a “secretive fashion” on projects in the CBD.
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Parkville Gardens residents demand action against “rat-run” drivers
Parkville Gardens residents fed up with drivers using their housing estate as a shortcut during peak hours are calling on authorities to act on the growing concern.
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Council supports new development in Macauley as structure plan remains on the shelf
City of Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has called on the state government “to get a move on” with approving the Macauley Structure Plan, despite the council endorsing plans for a 12-storey development in the urban renewal precinct.
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Moonee Ponds Creek revitalisation projects left without a paddle
A City of Melbourne councillor has called for action on various improvement projects that have stalled for years along Moonee Ponds Creek, noting opportunities to unlock vital community spaces was “just not happening”.
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“Avoid mistakes”: Community calls for new schools in Arden amid rapid growth
The state government’s lack of preparedness in the redevelopment of North Melbourne’s Arden precinct has been criticised as “short-sighted” as plans for a new school have only just begun to be scoped out.
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Council to get to the bottom of sinkhole in Kensington
Traffic in Kensington came to a standstill after a sinkhole opened up on Macaulay Rd on December 6 following days of heavy rainfall.
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Roos kicking goals with new facilities
New and improved training facilities at North Melbourne Football Club are not only set to benefit players and staff, but also the local community.
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Campus style village under way in Kensington
Construction of a “village precinct” comprising a landscaped courtyard, an outdoor pool, and retail shops is well under way as part of a build-to-rent project in Kensington.
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Student accommodation to be redeveloped after five years
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a plan to knock down and redevelop a North Melbourne student accommodation complex despite a 12-storey building having been built five years ago.
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FOGO waste service keeps a lid on landfill
West Melbourne resident Emma Cook says doing her bit to help the environment by recycling food and garden organic waste from home has been hugely rewarding.
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West Melbourne site on offer for $11 million
A prominent triple-fronted site in West Melbourne, which has a planning permit for a six-storey mixed-use development, is up for sale, with an asking price of $11 million.
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Police appeal after burglary and arson at North Melbourne medical clinic
Police have released CCTV footage in the hope it will assist their investigation following a suspicious fire at a North Melbourne medical centre on October 25.
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Public housing residents win campaign to enrol at North Melbourne Primary School
Families at North Melbourne’s public housing towers are rejoicing as they can finally gain enrolment access to North Melbourne Primary School.
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New open space proposed for Kensington
An old warehouse next to the Moonee Ponds Creek in Kensington could be knocked down and the site turned into a vibrant green space under a City of Melbourne proposal.
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Trio of buildings with affordable housing approved for West Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has endorsed an $80 million mixed-use development plan in West Melbourne that would include offices, food and drink venues, apartments, and affordable housing.
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New industrial precinct launches at historic flour mill site in West Melbourne
A century-old flour mill in West Melbourne has been turned into a $130 million industrial precinct featuring a mix of commercial offices, creative workspaces, and warehouses.
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Flemington Police Station to reduce reception hours
Victoria Police will temporarily reduce the reception hours at Flemington Police Station in the coming months with resources to be redirected towards conducting community patrols.
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Residents urged to be vigilant with parcel theft amid looming online shopping frenzy
Residents are being urged to take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to doorstep parcel thefts as a big season of online sales approaches.
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Melbourne University conducts a field trip with residents in the Arden precinct
University of Melbourne students recently joined North and West Melbourne residents to conduct a tour of the Arden precinct to discuss what the future of the area would look like as it undergoes significant development during the next 30 years.
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