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Farm to mug: healthy tea revolutionised

July 13th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Since purchasing a Bunyip farm in 1999, husband and wife Deva and Lily Wijeyewardene have been making the most of the farm that was previously used to grow herbal teas.

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Queen Victoria Market online provides welcome boost for traders

June 15th, 2022 - North West City News

Despite the challenges and evolving landscape presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has defied challenges being faced by other markets with the success of its online delivery service.

Local school creating new pathways for boys

June 15th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

According to a federal government Youth in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Research survey of 2000 respondents, 80 per cent agreed that “scientists make a positive impact on the world” and 64 per cent said that “learning about science and technology is exciting.”

The Albion Hotel

June 15th, 2022 - Felicity Jack

The Albion Hotel was rebuilt in 1926, the year that our present Queen Elizabeth was born.

The unfortunate dirty truth about clean energy: part one

June 15th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

Like many others I have been buoyed by the promise of electric and hybrid cars and solar energy as doing the right thing by the planet.

Local stalwart and workers’ rights devotee honoured with Queen’s Birthday award

June 15th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A North Melbourne resident who has worked tirelessly representing the rights of blue and white-collar unions has been awarded a Queen’s Birthday honour.

New pop-up shop celebrates First Nations women in arts and business

June 15th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The owners behind a new women's fashion and toy pop-up shop in North Melbourne say they are excited to create a space that also celebrates First Nations women through cultural workshops.

Your Melbourne Greens team continues (and grows by one!)

June 15th, 2022 - Ellen Sandell

I have some news: at the time of writing (early June), my baby is due in one week! And before I embark upon a short period of maternity leave, I wanted to ‘officially’ announce that I’m putting up my hand to continue as your state MP for Melbourne at the Victorian election in November.

Congratulations to 300 cladding winners!

June 15th, 2022 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

The latest figures from Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) website show that about 35 per cent of cladding-affected apartment buildings have been selected for financial assistance for remediation works. Only “extreme risk” or “high risk” buildings qualify for state government funding.