Latest articles by Georgie Atkins
Melbourne’s Rose Street Markets to launch at Kensington’s historic Younghusband
A vibrant new energy will take over Kensington on Saturday, February 15, as Melbourne’s renowned Rose Street Markets make their debut at the historic Younghusband precinct.
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“It’s going to be a disaster”: residents alarmed about high-rise hospital plan
Chapman St residents have voiced concerns over a proposal to build an 11-storey private hospital in North Melbourne, and are calling for greater transparency in the planning process to ensure their objections are properly considered.
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River Nile School: empowering refugee women through education
River Nile School (RNS) is an independent secondary college located in the heart of North Melbourne, and is dedicated to supporting young women aged 15 to 24 from refugee backgrounds by empowering them through education.
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Bakery Hill Distillery celebrates 25 years of crafting premium Aussie whisky
Bakery Hill Distillery is gearing up for an exciting year ahead, with its new Kensington “cellar door” now open for locals to enjoy a dram, tasting, or tour.
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New high-speed depot makes bulk recycling easier in North Melbourne
North Melbourne is now home to its first high-speed recycling depot, launched by Envirobank in collaboration with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
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Distillery greets coming summer with gin launch party
Here’s Looking at You, Kid gin distillery in North Melbourne is gearing up for its summer launch party, inviting the local community to “drop in for a gin” at their Errol St cellar door on November 16.
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New beginnings for Ample Cafe & Bar on Arden St
After 11 years on Howard St, the much-loved Ample Cafe & Bar has begun a new chapter on Arden St, bringing the same warm, welcoming service that locals have come to know and love.
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2024 Queensberry Cup brings community together for a day of fun and racing
The 2024 Queensberry Cup was a fantastic celebration of community, drawing locals from across the area to Errol St on October 19.
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Art studio and animal hospital recognised at 2024 Melbourne Awards
Blender Studios, an urban and fine art studio based in West Melbourne, and the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in North Melbourne, were among the recipients of this year’s Melbourne Awards, held on November 9.
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Simonds Catholic College unveils new STEM Centre
Simonds Catholic College is proud to announce the opening of its new, state-of-the-art STEM Centre, designed to provide students with an innovative and modern learning environment equipped with advanced resources.
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Rosso Coffee Experience: redefining coffee culture in North Melbourne
Rosso Coffee Experience is more than just your local café; Ramez Abdulnour and his team are pioneering a fresh approach to coffee that goes beyond merely serving your daily brew.
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Digital Echoes: an “immersive” sound experience
Arts House presents Digital Echoes from October 17 to 20; a concert for viola, percussion and electronics, exploring how sound, messages, and meanings are transformed by time and space.
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Queensberry Cup returns for 2024
The beloved Queensberry Cup is back for its 2024 iteration on October 19, inviting the North and West Melbourne communities to join in a vibrant day of celebration.
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Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival 10th birthday paw-ty
The Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival is celebrating its 10th birthday on October 26 and 27, relocating to its biggest stage yet at Melbourne Showgrounds.
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2024 Royal Melbourne Show: 11 days of fun and festivities
The 2024 Royal Melbourne Show is gearing up to bring hundreds of free activities and experiences to the Melbourne Showgrounds these school holidays, inviting Melburnians to join in the fun from September 26 to October 6.
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Community to have its say on draft Royal Park Master Plan
City of Melbourne councillors are expected to vote in favour of endorsing the draft Royal Park Master Plan for community consultation at their September 10 Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting.
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Kensington sisters launch Parents Little Helper
To lighten the administrative load for parents during school holidays, Kensington resident Sally Tonkin and her sister Andrea Silverback have unveiled an innovate new platform called Parents Little Helper.
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The Movement Refinery: 20 years and still going strong
Celebrating 20 years of empowering people to “live their lives comfortably”, The Movement Refinery marks its milestone anniversary with an exciting move to a spacious new location in West Melbourne.
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West Melbourne residents call for improved lighting along vital pedestrian route
Residents in West Melbourne have voiced their concerns over inadequate lighting along a key pedestrian route, which serves as the area’s primary connection to Docklands.
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Arts House unveils Season 2 lineup
Arts House has announced Season 2 of its 2024 program, featuring six captivating performances set to transform the venue throughout the second half of the year.
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