Latest articles by North West City News
North Melbourne local teams up with close friend to launch book
A North Melbourne resident and her close friend have celebrated the launch of their new book, which offers a practical guide in “cleaning up your admin load”.
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Barny the barnacle loves a cuddle
Vanessa has had her beloved dog Barny for more than a year now, and he’s adjusted to city life quite well.
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Council calls on locals to “participate”
Neighbourhood planning is underway across the City of Melbourne and the council is calling on locals in North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Parkville to have their say before April 30.
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Faces of North West City
How do you like living in Kensinton and the north west city?
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Faces of North West City
What do you love about North Melbourne?
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Rotary is engaging with our local refugee community
During the past month the Rotary Club of North Melbourne have had some great speakers on Zoom and are so happy that we are now getting back to meet in person at the Mercure Hotel.
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Brettena (also known as Bridgetena) Smyth – a passionate crusader for good
She was large in stature, nearly six feet tall, and her heart and generosity were enormous.
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What couldn’t you do in lockdown that you are most excited for now?
I’m just so excited to be going to the theatre again. I had a chance to go to Malthouse Theatre to check out the space yesterday and it was awesome!
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New bike lanes set to positively reignite Melbourne’s city transport
As many city businesses reopen, the City of Melbourne (CoM) is actively assessing the amount of protected bike lanes and bike-friendly streets on offer and North Melbourne is next on its radar.
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Arden arches in place
Unbeknown to most in North Melbourne, an incredible feat of engineering was happening high above their heads as they went about their daily business in November.
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West Melbourne residents are concerned by a proposed reduction in car parking and waiver of bike spaces for the use of a Spencer St building as a new adult education centre.
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New chestnut trees pop up in Kensington
New trees have been planted along a street in Kensington as part of a City of Melbourne renewal program.
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Toy library finds new, larger home
A new 100sqm toy library has set up in North Melbourne thanks to support from the City of Melbourne after the previous site in Kensington closed, helping one thrifty local save $10,000.
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Faces of North West City News
Who are you? What’s cool about you? And what do you want to be when you grow up?
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Faces of North West City
What’s keeping you entertained or busy during lockdown?
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Spotted in the north-west
North West City News likes to keep an eye out for the weird, wonderful and shocking across North and West Melbourne, Kensington and Parkville Gardens.
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Faces of North West City
Have you received your COVID-19 vaccination?
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Faces of North West City
What local business/restaurant do you recommend and which particular product/dish?
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Council puts down a record budget
The City of Melbourne has handed down a record 2021-22 draft budget of $789.9 million to help the city continue its recovery from the pandemic.
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Tomato City – delivering fresh produce for 75 years
Queen Victoria Market (QVM) stall Tomato City has been in owner John Pontelandolfo’s family for almost 75 years.
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