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Metro Tunnel to take first passengers in early December
The Metro Tunnel will open in early December with hundreds of new services a week as part of the Summer Start.
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Great dates in Parkville Gardens
It’s amazing how many time systems rule our lives. There’s the calendar year, the financial year, the school year, sporting seasons, religious seasons and weather seasons, to name a few.
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Uncovering the past: Old North Melbourne, by Dr Fiona Gatt
The Hotham History Project was delighted to host the launch of Fiona’s book Old North Melbourne on Thursday, August 28.
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Shiel St quarries, 1855 - North Melbourne
Several old maps from the early days of North Melbourne, prior to the subdivision of what became known as Hotham Hill, show three quarries in different locations.
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West Gate Tunnel Project: What it means for North and West Melbourne
On August 28, the North and West Melbourne Association (NWMA) organised and hosted a packed community meeting at The Huddle, with locals joining in person and online.
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Community gets a sneak peek at Arden Station
Thousands of people have had an exclusive look inside Arden Station ahead of the much-anticipated Metro Tunnel opening.
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The hell that was Camp Pell
Camp Pell was named after Major Floyd J. Pell, a US airman killed in 1942 defending Darwin against a Japanese air attack. It was situated in Royal Park during the Second World War, used as a base for American and other Allied forces.
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Victoria’s historic Treaty with First Peoples is here!
After decades of leadership from First Nations people, the very first Treaty Bill in our nation’s history was introduced into the Victorian Parliament during early September.
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Spring into action
Spoiler alert to start with. You won’t find a definite date for our upcoming Spring Showcase event in this bulletin. The suspense will continue.
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The rise of second-hand shopping
In 2025, one of the most prominent global trends in sustainability is the significant increase in second-hand purchasing and the reuse of products and materials.
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North Melbourne’s own slice of Italy
The Metro Tunnel western portal’s clashes with residents
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