CSL’s new global HQ almost complete

A new headquarters for the world’s third-largest biotech company CSL will open in early 2023, with construction on the City North project almost complete.

Census shows North Melbourne, Kensington populations plateau

Population growth has stalled in both North Melbourne and Kensington, the 2021 national census has revealed.

Key bike lane projects to start this year

The installation of protected bike lanes on Arden St and Macaulay Rd will begin before the end of 2022 after the City of Melbourne confirmed the projects were in their final stages of approval.

Recreation centre the big winner in budget as rate rise returns

An extra $25 million will be pumped into the redevelopment of the Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the City of Melbourne announced in its latest budget.

Labor look to address decade slide as Greens favoured to win again

Ahead of the federal election on May 21, North West City News looks at the seat of Melbourne and whether Labor candidate Keir Paterson can halt the party’s huge slide in first-preference votes since 2010.

Bandt’s bid to keep Melbourne liveable

Speaking to North West City News ahead of the May 21 election, Adam Bandt said one of the best things about being Greens leader was taking “Melbourne’s values to the national stage.”

Residents express dismay after thieves take off with parcels

A Kensington resident has been left furious after heartless thieves stole a food box parcel from her doorstep, which was later found ripped-up and discarded a few houses away.

“Worst electoral system in the country?” Warnings sent to agents after 2020 election probe

A City of Melbourne councillor has conceded that it “might just take the prize for the worst electoral system in the country” after 20 real estate agents were warned following an investigation into the 2020 election.

Council sends statement on violence against women

The City of Melbourne has pledged to improve women’s safety and participation in its latest violence against women strategy.

Hospo help on outdoor dining fees, infrastructure

Local cafes, restaurants and bars won’t charged outdoor dining fees until April 2022, after the City of Melbourne waived permit fees for another five months.

Why does Melbourne have the state’s lowest vaccination rate?

Federal figures indicated that, in mid-September, the City of Melbourne had the lowest vaccination levels in all of Victoria. A deeper dive into the figures, however, suggests there could be an explanation for this.

Heritage cottage gets reno go-ahead

A small terrace home in West Melbourne has been approved for “substantial redevelopment” despite being a “significant” heritage building.

Councillor’s federal politics bid could pave way for city first

City of Melbourne Cr Roshena Campbell has begun a bid to enter Federal Parliament, in a move that could see her replaced by Town Hall’s first ever indigenous councillor.

Council announces “historic” meeting shakeup

For the first time in living memory, the City of Melbourne will move council meetings away from Town Hall and into the community, with North Melbourne and Kensington looking like prime candidates.

“You’re never, ever going to get bored”; Greens councillor

Elected in 2012 at the age of just 27, Greens councillor Rohan Leppert is a Town Hall veteran of sorts. But he admits that in his third term, the role is harder than ever.

North Melbourne Community Centre gets budget funding

Calls to decriminalise begging rejected by police

Calls from legal groups to decriminalise begging have been opposed by Victoria Police, who warned it could not regulate “professional beggars” in the CBD without the law.

Residents leading the vaccine conversation

For the past six months, Baeda Abdikadir has played a key role easing community concerns about COVID-19.

New park, path proposed along Hawke St

Traffic could be cut to one lane in each direction to accommodate a new “linear” park along Hawke Street in West Melbourne.

“Lessons have been learned”: Fourth time lucky for bike share?

In the past three years, three share bike operators have packed up and left Melbourne. Will the newest company to take the plunge prove more successful?