Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Brand new Melbourne West End build expected to fetch $35m plus
A brand-new luxury apartment building at 221 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne, is up for sale with a $35 million plus price guide.
Read More
Young chefs cook up a storm
Young chefs at North Melbourne Primary School are back in the kitchen using delicious and healthy ingredients – and they couldn’t be more excited.
Read More
Gracious artist hopes to share joy of city living with community
A West Melbourne author and artist who migrated to Australia in 2018 says he hopes to give back to the local community after he and his family had been given a “new life”.
Read More
Police appeal for help following stabbing
Police are appealing to the public for assistance after two men were stabbed at the front of a Flemington housing tower on January 31.
Read More
Hospitality owners staying optimistic following Omicron wave
After the Omicron surge sparked an unprecedented disruption to business, hospitality owners in the city’s north-west say they are hoping the worst is behind them.
Read More
Iconic North Melbourne pub calls lasts drinks
North Melbourne’s iconic Court House Hotel which dates back to the 19th century is up for sale, offering an “endless array of refurbishment and repositioning opportunities”.
Read More
Former government minister and social justice advocate honoured
Bronwyn Pike, a dedicated social justice advocate and a former Victorian Labor Government Minister, has been awarded an Australian Day honour.
Read More
Kensington Junior Soccer Club kicking goals after scoring community grant
Kensington Junior Soccer Club kicking goals after scoring community grant
Read More
Iconic Kensington mansion up for sale
A 130-year-old iconic mansion in Kensington which was once home to the mayor of Flemington is up for sale.
Read More
School community wins fight against planned phone tower
A West Melbourne school community is rejoicing after thwarting plans for a mobile phone tower to be built just metres from Haileybury College’s city campus.
Read More
Veteran carriage operator calls on authorities to quit horsing around on proposed CBD ban
A horse-drawn carriage operator, who formerly used stables in Kensington, says he has been “blindsided” by a state government proposal to ban his services from operating in the CBD.
Read More
New builder appointed for new Kensington Community Recreation Centre
The company behind the Wheeler Centre development at the State Library of Victoria has been appointed as the builder of the $42 million redevelopment of the Kensington Community Recreation Centre (KCRC).
Read More
Kensington Primary School’s winning artwork brings Christmas cheer to Docklands
Students at Kensington Primary School are all smiles after spreading the Christmas joy to Docklands with their creative work appearing on a pop-up Christmas display.
Read More
Skydiver devastated after $10K worth of gear stolen in Kensington
A Kensington skydiving enthusiast has been left gutted after a callous thief stole around $10,000 worth of gear from his car.
Read More
Police hunt car thieves after leaving out-of-work hospitality worker gutted
Police continue to hunt for a duo after a car was stolen from outside a home in Kensington and used in a petrol drive-off in September.
Read More
Businesses celebrate after world’s longest lockdown ends
After a tumultuous year, businesses in the city’s north-west are rejoicing after finally waving goodbye to the world’s longest lockdown.
Read MoreKensington development deal adds to more affordable housing and jobs
A six-storey residential development in Kensington will form part of a new landmark state government program aimed at boosting affordable social housing.
Read More
Green-fingered thieves take off with pot plants in Kensington
Angry Kensington residents are installing home security cameras and padlocking their gates as they seek to ward off low-life thieves targeting their gardens.
Read More
Residents invited to have their say on proposed flood overlays
The community is being invited to view and comment on a proposed planning amendment, which revises the City of Melbourne’s proposed flooding overlays.
Read More
Historic stock route in Kensington could be home to fruit picking
Visitors to a historic shared pathway in Kensington may be able to pick their own fruit and nuts from trees under a project being considered by the City of Melbourne.
Read More