Latest articles by Katie Johnson
Calls for upgrade of “death-trap” crossing
Multiple organisations connected to Royal Park are calling for a safety upgrade of the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park railway station and tram intersection.
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Black panther of North Melbourne rescued
North Melbourne cat Diablo – or the “black panther of Plane Tree Way” as local kids call him – found himself in a predicament when he went for a wander in early October.
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Spring nesting in full swing at Royal Park
With spring nesting season in full swing, inner city locals are enjoying the array of native birds on display at Royal Park.
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Harnessing the healing power of the sea
In her art and in her life, Wirangu artist Aunty Beverly Meldrum has always stayed close to the sea.
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Changing direction: Koorie artist turns road signs into jewellery
As part of the Koorie Heritage Trust’s Blak Design initiative, 11 First Nations artists will present their handmade jewellery at a contemporary exhibition celebrating indigenous design.
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Should 10-year-olds be locked up in Parkville?
Ten-year-olds aren’t allowed to create a Facebook account, work at McDonalds or consume alcohol, but in Australia they can still be prosecuted for a criminal offence.
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110 years of fighting for the underdog
Before the Lost Dogs’ Home opened in 1913, Melbourne was a grim place to be for stray animals.
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Horse dies in carriage incident
A horse pulling a carriage in North Melbourne has died in unknown circumstances while travelling on a usual route from the stable on Stubbs St in Kensington.
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The new gold standard for Italian hospitality
Walking into Café Gilli, customers are instantly greeted by a sun-flooded space, the smell of home-cooked Italian food and a warm welcome from owners Carla Russo and Joe Vitale.
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