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Victorian iron lacework
North Melbourne still has some magnificent buildings with iron lacework that takes us back to the days of its early settlement.
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Unique production explores the moment before childhood is lost
Growing up is inevitable, but within the process of letting go of childhood there can be an unspoken struggle and sadness, and one that director and performer Aaron Orzech has been hoping to reveal for five years.
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Melbourne community toy libraries at risk of closing their doors
As a mum of three young kids, I know how important it is to have access to community services like the Melbourne Community Toy Library (MCTL).
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Calling all Parkville Gardens primary schoolkids, parents and guardians!
Take up the challenge of our Amazing (not really a) Race event. It’s a fun activity for kids aged 5-12. All are welcome but you MUST register and get your free ticket from Eventbrite to take part.
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Work forging ahead at Arden Station
Installing escalators and adding solar panels are just some of the works taking place recently at the Metro Tunnel’s Arden Station as crews work to ready the station for train testing in the tunnels in the second half of 2023.
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The North Melbourne local inspiring the area through design
Growing up in a small town, country girl Tennille Joy Burnup has been taking on city life for the past eight years in North Melbourne where she is also sharing her passion for interior design.
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Delicate monster
The delicate looking creature in the accompanying pic is aptly named a lacewing. But don’t be fooled by her demure feminine charm, this lady is a cold calculating killer. And she was, even as a child.
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A story about the origins of the Kensington Community Bike Workshop
This is a story that began in 2019.
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Screens off, gumboots on, nature to the rescue!
Ever heard of “nature deficit disorder”? By the end of our sixth lockdown, I can bet you were feeling it, even without knowing the buzzword.
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Democracy and elections – noble compromise in an imperfect world
The Kensington Association and the North and West Melbourne Association invite you to meet the candidates in the Victorian State Election for the seat of Melbourne (Assembly) and the Northern Metropolitan Region (Council) on Thursday, October 27.
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Tree plan riles up residents in tight street
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