Ricky Sproule

Latest articles by Ricky Sproule

Tradition, tortillas and ancient techniques: La Tortilleria showcases the diversity of Mexican cuisine

June 18th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Surrounded by factories down in the industrial end of Kensington, La Tortilleria’s casa azul (blue house) is a splash of colour in a sea of poured concrete.

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Flemington bottle shop supports local producers

June 4th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Pin Oak Beer & Wine is not your average bottle-o. Proprietor Leanne House has created a cozy establishment that only sells drinks from small-scale independent producers.

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Public housing class action dismissed

April 16th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Residents of three public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne have lost their class action against the state government.

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Councillors consider submissions to its Municipal Planning Strategy

April 16th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

The City of Melbourne considered submissions from a variety of interest groups regarding a proposed amendment to its Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) at its April 15 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.

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Crime rates increase in Melbourne’s north-west

April 15th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Total criminal incidents North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Kensington were 33 per cent above the average of the previous nine years according to statistics released by Crime Stats Victoria last month.

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