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New chapter for North Melbourne Language and Learning as it doubles in size

February 18th, 2026 - Chris Jackson

Cliff Rundle is more than a general manager. Over the past nine years, he has guided North Melbourne Language and Learning (NMLL) through one of the most significant transformations in its history, including a major relocation that has reshaped the organisation’s future.

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Detroit squares land in West Melbourne as 9MILE fires up at Silo No.9

February 18th, 2026 - North West City News

West Melbourne has a new slice on offer, with The Talisman Group launching 9MILE by Silo No.9 – a Detroit-style pizza concept baked inside the suburb’s historic flour mill at the Lennon Mills precinct.

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Phined Coffee brings its filtered coffee vision to North Melbourne

December 17th, 2025 - Chris Jackson

Owner-operator Aaron Nguyen has built Phined Coffee around a simple premise: deep respect for the craft of coffee, shaped by years behind the machine.

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Fat Andy’s brings big flavour and local pride to North Melbourne

November 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

A once-tired corner building at 445 Queensberry St, North Melbourne, has been lovingly restored and reborn as Fat Andy’s – a sandwich and coffee shop that’s already making waves with its hearty menu and unmistakable Melbourne character.

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From luxury hotels to local favourite: meet the new owners of Sassy Italian Restaurant

October 15th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

After nearly two decades managing some of Australia’s most prestigious hotels, Pratik Raval and his wife Aurelia Wong have taken a leap into restaurant ownership, bringing their wealth of experience to Sassy Italian Restaurant.

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The Doot returns: Kensington’s beloved Doutta Galla Hotel to reopen

October 15th, 2025 - Rongchuan Zhou

After nearly a year with its doors closed, Kensington's most iconic local – the Doutta Galla Hotel, affectionately known as The Doot – is set to reopen this spring with a bold new look and under new ownership.

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Taiwan Village brings the spirit of Taiwan’s night markets to Spencer Street

October 15th, 2025 - Rongchuan Zhou

Melbourne’s appetite for authentic Taiwanese flavours has grown again, with Taiwan Village opening a new restaurant on Spencer St in West Melbourne near Southern Cross Station.

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North Melbourne’s Seesaw crowned City of Melbourne’s Small Business of the Year

October 2nd, 2025 - Sean Car

North Melbourne design studio Seesaw has been named the City of Melbourne’s Small Business of the Year, recognised not only for its creativity but also for its commitment to giving back to the community.

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The story behind SWiM Communications

September 17th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

When Joe Manariti moved his digital agency, SWiM Communications, to North Melbourne, he didn’t just find a new office, he discovered that his family had deep connections to the area.

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A new chapter for Kensington Business Association under Brickville’s Sean McConville

September 17th, 2025 - Sean Car

Macaulay Rd has long been the heart of Kensington, but in recent years many shopfronts have sat empty, and momentum has stalled.

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Tradie gutted after being robbed of tools

Tradie gutted after being robbed of tools

February 18th, 2021 - Brendan Rees
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