Articles by Tom Knowles

Autumn shine in Parkville Gardens

May 20th, 2026 - Tom Knowles

Bright blue skies and mild sunny days have been an autumn treat in Melbourne this year. In these conditions Parkville Gardens looks splendid.

Serving the community

April 15th, 2026 - Tom Knowles

It was a tale, not of two cities, but of two sessions. As reported last month, the first session of Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association’s (PGRA) Women’s Safety Workshop, held on the Galada Ave Reserve on March 5, was a great success.

Parkville Gardens host women’s safety workshop

March 17th, 2026 - Tom Knowles

It was a beautiful autumn evening in Parkville Gardens on Thursday, March 5; perfect for the first session of the Women’s Safety Workshop hosted by the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) and funded by the City of Melbourne.

Up and running

February 17th, 2026 - Tom Knowles

First up, the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association pays tribute to our former state member Tim Read and wishes him well in his battle with cancer.

Setting the stage for 2026

December 17th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

Good cheer was the order of the day at the first meeting of the newly constituted committee of the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) this month.

Community events and AGM

November 18th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

The day after Melbourne’s coldest and most miserable spring day for more than 30 years, the brooding rainclouds receded.

Great dates in Parkville Gardens

October 14th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

It’s amazing how many time systems rule our lives. There’s the calendar year, the financial year, the school year, sporting seasons, religious seasons and weather seasons, to name a few.

Spring into action

September 16th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

Spoiler alert to start with. You won’t find a definite date for our upcoming Spring Showcase event in this bulletin. The suspense will continue.

A tale of two consultations

August 12th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

This month’s column is largely a tale, not of two cities, but of two City of Melbourne consultations.

What will become of the vacant lots at the southern end of Galada Avenue?

July 16th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

A contentious 2017 amendment to the planning scheme approved higher height limits and an open extension to the original deadline for completion of developing these empty sites, but the community still awaits answers.

Good news to report from Parkville Gardens

June 17th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

The season has officially come and gone but there are still bright splashes of autumn colour here and there in Parkville Gardens. They make a cheerful complement to the evergreens that predominate.

PGRA attends 2050 Summit

May 14th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

After all the excitement of our Neighbours’ Day event and Easter egg hunt, the past month has been relatively quiet for the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA). We’re planning a surprise event for late June so watch this space.

Community gathers under sunny skies in Parkville Gardens

April 16th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

Melbourne’s weather has a reputation for changeability, but Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association could not have asked for a more glorious day on Sunday, March 23.

March in Parkville Gardens

March 12th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

March is a multi-faceted month. Autumn has arrived, universities are back in full swing, football’s kicked off, Moomba fever is in the air, annual religious observances are under way for believers, and the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) is once again hosting a seasonal event.

Park plan and security steps

December 11th, 2024 - Tom Knowles

Many features make Parkville Gardens a very attractive place to live. The proximity of Royal Park is one of them.

Daredevil fun, security issues, and a new team in Town Hall

November 13th, 2024 - Tom Knowles

It wasn’t a trick, but it turned out a treat. Our Halloween event invitations went out at the last minute this year, but we still managed to attract a great turnout of young children and watchful parents for the fun and games.

New leaders emerge for Parkville Gardens

October 16th, 2024 - Tom Knowles

As confidently predicted last month, the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association’s (PGRA) AGM and social evening held on Monday, September 9 was a great success.