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Dog ban to protect sensitive vegetation at Royal Park
A sensitive native vegetation area at Royal Park will become a dog prohibited zone following calls from the community.
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Council seeks feedback on Albermarle St trees
The City of Melbourne is calling on the community to have its say about “enhancing the tree population” along Albermarle St in Kensington by July 25.
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Cohealth Kangas provides connection for people living with homelessness and disability
A mixed football team made up of people experiencing homelessness, mental ill-health and disabilities, took part in an inspiring game of footy at Kensington’s JJ Holland Reserve last month.
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New toilet at Gardiner Reserve a “breakthrough” win for community
A new toilet at a popular park in North Melbourne will soon open to the public in what most residents say will greatly improve the amenity of the neighbourhood.
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Gumnut Trails forge new pathways into Melbourne’s north and west for young families
Flemington local Christina Carter launched Gumnut Trails in September last year to provide adventure guides for kids at Melbourne’s local parks, beaches, and reserves.
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Cherished cake shop set to close after the pandemic’s “relentless stress” takes its toll
A popular cake shop in North Melbourne will close its doors after pandemic fatigue took its toll on the small business.
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Fears apartment complex “could change nature” of Kensington
Kensington residents are concerned about a plan to turn an old Vision Australia building into an apartment complex, saying it would have a “negative contribution” to the neighbourhood.
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Cult-favourite tofu shop moves to West Melbourne
When Tofu Shoten first opened as a tiny pop-up counter in a Brunswick café last year, word quickly spread that some of the freshest tofu in Victoria was being handmade on site.
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Christmas in July at the Queen Victoria Market
This month Queen Victoria Market (QVM) transforms into a winter wonderland in readiness for the iconic Winter Night Market’s annual Christmas in July.
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Striding for a healthier community
If you’re a regular to Macaulay Rd, you would have noticed the fresh new fit-out and distinctive orange branding of Kensington’s Stride Health Collective.
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Cars written off after basement flooded
Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre to open this September
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