Business
The story behind SWiM Communications
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
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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Mr Gonzo: from Columbia to North Melbourne
Mr Gonzo on Melrose St is uncompromisingly Colombian. Spanish chatter drifts across the tables, cumbia plays in the background, and the food is authentic in the truest sense of the word.
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The hidden West Melbourne cafe reimagining Thai food one breakfast at a time
Tucked quietly away on King St in West Melbourne, Roslyn Thai Café has been reshaping local perceptions of Thai cuisine – one pandan chiffon cake and bowl of pork congee at a time.
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Silo 9 continues to thrive as West Melbourne’s tucked-away café favourite
Silo 9 in West Melbourne has quietly built a reputation as one of the area’s most distinctive cafés, the sort of place locals almost want to keep to themselves.
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Al Makan brings authentic Lebanese flavour to North Melbourne
Al Makan has arrived on Errol St, bringing authentic Lebanese cuisine to the heart of North Melbourne.
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The Leveson celebrates 21 years with local business award
North Melbourne institution The Leveson is celebrating a major milestone, taking home a City of Melbourne business award in recognition of 21 years serving the local community.
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Local businesses bloom with City of Melbourne grants
Two small businesses with big ambitions are among the latest recipients of the City of Melbourne’s Small Business Grants, joining 31 winners set to share in $700,000 of council support to help them expand and thrive.
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Amplify Bookstore: a safe haven for diverse voices in the heart of Melbourne
Located on Peel St, Amplify Bookstore is a proudly “anti-racist social enterprise” dedicated to uplifting books by authors of colour.
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Silo No9: A hidden gem for locals in Melbourne’s industrial west
Tucked between the clatter of freight lines and the platforms of South Kensington Station, a surprising new destination has quietly opened its doors, bringing a fresh wave of hospitality and charm to a little-known corner of West Melbourne.
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The village next door
Kensington Neighbourhood House receives $20,000 grant to support vulnerable locals
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