Latest articles by North West City News
Future Melbourne turns to Arden-Macaulay with Rohan Leppert
The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns its attention to Arden and Macaulay, two of Melbourne’s most important and most contested urban renewal precincts.
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Reading Party Melbourne brings quiet pages and community to Kensington
A different kind of night out is coming to Kensington next month, with Reading Party Melbourne set to host an evening dedicated to books, quiet and connection at Enbarr restaurant on Wednesday, March 18.
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Detroit squares land in West Melbourne as 9MILE fires up at Silo No.9
West Melbourne has a new slice on offer, with The Talisman Group launching 9MILE by Silo No.9 – a Detroit-style pizza concept baked inside the suburb’s historic flour mill at the Lennon Mills precinct.
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Queensberry Cup draws huge crowds for its biggest year yet
North and West Melbourne turned out in force on October 18 as the Queensberry Cup roared back for its fourth and most vibrant year yet, transforming Errol and Queensberry streets into a sun-soaked arena of racing, music and community celebration.
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Primary students get a taste of high school life at Discovery Days
The Academy of Mary Immaculate and Simonds College have joined forces to host two successful Discovery Days, giving Grade 4 students from local primary schools a firsthand look at secondary school life while strengthening community partnerships across Melbourne’s inner west.
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Man dies after fall from tram in West Melbourne
The death of a man in West Melbourne has been reviewed and will be included in the lives lost tally, Victoria Police confirmed on October 22.
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Grant powers Kensington Neighbourhood House’s Help Hub
Residents in Kensington facing housing insecurity, health challenges and family violence will soon have greater access to support, with Kensington Neighbourhood House receiving funding for its Help Hub initiative through energy provider Jemena’s Community Grants Program.
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Choice Hotels expands with new North Melbourne apartments
Choice Hotels International has expanded into North Melbourne, with a newly rebranded property that offers 45 self-contained apartments designed for business travellers, families, and leisure guests seeking both comfort and convenience.
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PROV seeks street photography capturing Victoria’s changing public spaces
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is calling on photographers to help capture the spirit and evolution of Victoria’s public spaces for an upcoming exhibition, Rehearsing the City, opening in May 2026 at the Victorian Archives Centre Gallery.
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We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)
The July 2025 edition of North West City News is our 50th issue, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing communities in North Melbourne, West Melbourne, Kensington and Parkville Gardens.
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Cable trams made tracks along our streets
This article is based on one written some years ago by Hotham History Project chair Lorna Hannan.
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Council consults on latest parking changes in West Melbourne
West Melbourne locals have until 5pm on April 3 to have their say on the City of Melbourne’s latest suite of proposed changes as part its West Melbourne Parking Review.
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Bobbie Peels launches weekly run club in North Melbourne
North Melbourne’s beloved pub Bobbie Peels has launched an exciting initiative aimed at bringing the community together in a fun and unique way.
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Bobby’s Bakery sets up shop
North Melbourne is home to some of the city’s best pastries but thanks to Bobby’s Bakery it just got a lot better.
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Linked burglaries in North Melbourne and Moonee Ponds
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating two burglaries, believed to be linked, in North Melbourne and Moonee Ponds on December 31 and January 1, 2025.
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Melbourne Skydeck: elevate your Melbourne experience
Melbourne Skydeck, located in the vibrant heart of the city, stands as a testament to everything that makes Melbourne truly exceptional.
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Eureka 89: a culinary journey above Melbourne
Situated on the 89th floor of the iconic Eureka Tower, Eureka 89 offers magnificent fine dining complemented by breathtaking perspectives across Melbourne, spanning from the Yarra River to the Dandenong Ranges.
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“Mammoth” program for Melbourne Recital Centre in 2025
Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) has released a mammoth program of musical events for 2025.
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Lace Interiors is closing its doors
Come and grab a great bargain at Lace Interiors this month, which is closing its doors in nearby Essendon after four decades.
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The North & and West Melbourne Directory has landed
Hyperlocal News (publisher of North West City News), in partnership with the North & West Melbourne Precinct Association (NWMPA), is pleased to unveil the inaugural, The North & West Melbourne Directory.
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