Latest articles by Brendan Rees
New plans unveiled for $42m community recreation centre
Designs have been unveiled for a $42m redevelopment of the Kensington Community Recreation Centre, which includes a new pool and three indoor multi-sports courts.
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New funding to improve safety of women at night
The City of Melbourne will use new crime prevention funding to help improve the safety of women and gender-diverse people at night.
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Homeless artist lands exhibition
Until a few weeks ago, Bill, who experiences homelessness, never imagined his artwork would be “worthy of such publicity”.
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Outstanding citizens honoured
From academics to doctors, outstanding Parkville figures have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours for their significant contributions to the community.
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Rosie scores Queen’s Birthday honour
Selfless, strong and inspirational are some of the words colleagues describe the CEO of Netball Victoria Rosie King, who has led the organisation through the pandemic with grace.
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Kids meet sporting heroes at picnic
Families soaked up some winter sunshine during a school holiday picnic in North Melbourne where young footy fans enjoyed a kick with their sporting heroes.
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Tree plan riles up residents in tight street
A “street greening” proposal to transform the streetscape of a narrow North Melbourne street has drawn strong criticism from locals as it could result in the loss of parking.
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Kensington shop fire leaves locals reeling
A Kensington shop owner is looking forward to reopening her doors soon, after her gift and homewares store was heavily damaged by smoke.
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Giving back through Neighbourhood House
Keeping a group of primary school students engaged in their homework for hours is no easy task. But for 16-year-old Angus Niggl, who volunteers as a tutor at the Kensington Neighbourhood House, he takes it all in his stride.
Read MoreBiggest Morning Tea
The Parkville Gardens community banded together to host its Biggest Morning Tea last month to raise money for cancer research.
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Businesses stung by another lockdown
Small business owners in Melbourne’s north-west have spoken of their heartache of enduring yet another lockdown, with many struggling to stay afloat and finding ways to pay staff.
Read MoreTradie gutted after being robbed of tools
A Kensington apprentice plumber has been left devastated after callous thieves stole more than $5000 worth of tools from his van.
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