Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Kensington residents seek answers after 900 homes designated as flood-prone
More than 200 residents have packed the Kensington Town Hall to express their concern over their properties being reclassified as flood-prone by Melbourne Water, with many reporting a lack of information or communication.
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Town Hall bells ring after 30-year silence
After three decades of silence, the chimes from North Melbourne Town Hall’s clock tower bells have rung out again, marking a significant moment in the community’s history.
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Fix “dysfunctional and unsafe road design”: residents call for action on Abbotsford St
North Melbourne residents have expressed growing alarm over the safety of new tram concrete separators along a busy road after reports of several near misses and one man being taken to hospital.
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North Melbourne’s Neil Cole launches new book, reflecting on community law
North Melbourne resident Neil Cole, a former lawyer, City of Melbourne councillor and parliamentarian, has launched a new book chronicling his experiences in community law in the early ‘80s.
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“Vast, empty site”: Disappointment over scrapped Arden hospital plans
Community members and a City of Melbourne councillor have expressed disappointment over the state government’s decision to abandon plans for a new hospital in North Melbourne’s Arden precinct, saying it was a missed opportunity.
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Affordable housing proposed on council land
Two council-owned sites in North Melbourne and West Melbourne could be converted into affordable housing under a plan being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Council reveals $781 million budget with community projects prioritised
$6 million is set to be spent on creating new open spaces and greenery in North and West Melbourne, the City of Melbourne’s $781 million draft budget has revealed.
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Calls mount to fix dangerous West Melbourne intersection after cyclist struck in hit-run
The community is calling for action to fix a dangerous intersection in West Melbourne after a cyclist was left with serious injuries in a hit-run incident.
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Bonsai master claims world title
Ryan Staggard can truly claim to being a master in the art of bonsai cultivation.
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$15m of vapes seized in record-breaking bust in West Melbourne
Police have undertaken the biggest seizure of vapes at a West Melbourne warehouse, with more than $15 million of the illicit product removed from the market.
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Paid parking proposal in Kensington rejected
The City of Melbourne says it will not introduce paid street parking along the trainline near Kensington Station after it was proposed during a community parking review workshop.
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Council accepts call not to pursue public open space next to North Melbourne Town Hall
The City of Melbourne will not pursue plans to create an open space next to the North Melbourne Town Hall after accepting the Department of Transport’s decision to reject the proposal.
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Public space plan next to North Melbourne Town Hall knocked back
A City of Melbourne proposal to create a new public space next to the North Melbourne Town Hall has been knocked back by the state government after concerns were cited over potential traffic impacts.
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Electrical Trades Union hopes to expand with land rezoning
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has put forward a proposal to rezone its land to mixed-use so it can expand the offices of its North Melbourne headquarters.
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Tahlia Palmer named Creative in Residence at Victorian Archives Centre
Interdisciplinary artist Tahlia Palmer has been chosen as the inaugural Creative in Residence at North Melbourne’s Victorian Archives Centre.
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New homes open in North Melbourne
A $40 million social and affordable housing complex build in North Melbourne has been completed with residents moving into 78 new homes.
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Public housing residents file lawsuit against the state government over housing demolition plan
North Melbourne and Flemington public housing tower residents are taking legal action against the state government for wanting to demolish their homes, alleging their human rights were being disregarded.
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Planning changes proposed for Greystar’s build-to-rent project
A planning application amendment has been submitted for an eight-storey build-to-rent development in Kensington following a change to the project’s architects.
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Living life to the full
Anthony Bartl has never let his physical limitations hold him back from living life to the fullest, and he wants to send the same message to others who have a disability.
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Life Performance helps achieves your goals, no matter what age
Life Performance in West Melbourne is on a mission to help people pursue what they love in life.
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