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Winter light on Errol St: the Courthouse Hotel brings the neighbourhood together
There's a particular kind of winter in North Melbourne that doesn't ask you to stay inside.
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Extraordinary chef shares classic dish
“If you're in a room with West Africans, and you want to start the conversation, just talk about who makes the best jollof,” says Evette Quoibia, the owner of Jollof Vibe.
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Kensington’s Bakery Hill offering new whisky tours
A boutique family-owned whisky distillery in the heart of the north-west is offering peeks into the creation of its enticing beverages as well as tastes, tales, learnings, atmosphere and a general love for the drink.
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1851: North and West Melbourne
July 1, 1851, was an important date in the history of Victoria, and particularly for North and West Melbourne.
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Cooling our neighbourhoods
Changes in land cover due to increased urbanisation can affect the urban environment and climate substantially.
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Autumn shine in Parkville Gardens
Bright blue skies and mild sunny days have been an autumn treat in Melbourne this year. In these conditions Parkville Gardens looks splendid.
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North and West Melbourne: growing with community at the centre
North Melbourne and West Melbourne sit on the edge of the CBD, but they are communities with identities all their own, shaped by history, diversity and a strong sense of local connection.
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“Option 2” set to end long Hawke St saga as council moves to lock in greening plan
After years of redesigns, delays and community frustration, the City of Melbourne appears finally set to bring the long-running Hawke St greening saga to a close, with councillors expected to endorse the now clearly preferred “Option 2” at the Future Melbourne Committee meeting on May 19.
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Boy seriously injured after falling under train at North Melbourne Station
A schoolboy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after becoming trapped under a train at North Melbourne Station on Monday afternoon.
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Calls grow for state to finish outstanding works at Kensington Primary School
Fresh calls are being made for the Victorian Government to complete long-outstanding building works at Kensington Primary School, with the school council arguing that a major upgrade project signed off years ago remains only partially finished.
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Parking overhaul as drivers to pay until 10pm and on Sundays
Sex parties on short-stay platforms
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