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Census shows North Melbourne, Kensington populations plateau

July 13th, 2022 - David Schout

Population growth has stalled in both North Melbourne and Kensington, the 2021 national census has revealed.

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Proposal to sell council-owned historic North Melbourne draws mixed-response

July 13th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A City of Melbourne proposal to sell an historic council-owned building in North Melbourne has drawn a mixed response from residents, with some believing it should be used as a community facility.

Coming together for the Maribyrnong River

July 13th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Those who love the Maribyrnong will be having a forum on July 20 to gather support for the appointment of a riverkeeper.

Iconic North Melbourne pub fails to sell, but new tenant could be on the horizon

July 13th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

North Melbourne’s historic Court House Hotel, which hit the market earlier this year, has not been sold with a new tenant possibly in the owners’ sights.

Community summit set to address local safety issues

July 13th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A community safety summit is set to be held later this year which would bring together a range of groups, stakeholders, and authorities to address neighbourhood safety concerns.

Council endorsement paves way for new bar in West Melbourne

July 13th, 2022 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne is expected to give the green light to a new bar in a converted West Melbourne warehouse despite receiving 75 objections.

Detectives investigate North Melbourne carjacking

July 13th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Detectives the Victoria Police Melbourne Embona Task Force are appealing for public assistance following a carjacking in North Melbourne in December last year.