Business

Tradition, tortillas and ancient techniques: La Tortilleria showcases the diversity of Mexican cuisine

June 18th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Surrounded by factories down in the industrial end of Kensington, La Tortilleria’s casa azul (blue house) is a splash of colour in a sea of poured concrete.

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Flemington bottle shop supports local producers

June 4th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Pin Oak Beer & Wine is not your average bottle-o. Proprietor Leanne House has created a cozy establishment that only sells drinks from small-scale independent producers.

Rumble Coffee Roasters opens new espresso bar in Kensington

May 15th, 2025 - Sean Car

Kensington has a new go-to destination for specialty coffee lovers, with Rumble Coffee Roasters opening the doors to its first espresso bar on Macaulay Rd.

Hidden gem of a café bringing Vietnamese flavour to West Melbourne

May 14th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

In the quiet streets of West Melbourne, a small café is quietly winning over locals with its blend of authentic Vietnamese flavours and welcoming, laid-back charm.

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Hello Kids Therapy Hub brings fun, family-focused speech services to North Melbourne

April 16th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Sisters Darcie and Remy, both paediatric speech pathologists, are the founders of Hello Kids Therapy Hub – a warm and welcoming speech pathology clinic in North Melbourne offering tailored therapy for children

Profit, pigs and prosperity: the future of Queen Victoria Market

April 16th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is one of Melbourne’s treasures, but due to changing consumer habits, the pandemic, and the market’s redevelopment, it has also become one of the city’s greatest challenges.

Austro Bakery reopens in North Melbourne after summer break

March 12th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

North Melbourne’s beloved Austro Bakery has reopened its doors after a two-month summer hiatus, welcoming back customers with its signature pastries, cakes, and focaccia.

NWMPA: nurturing North and West Melbourne’s growth

March 12th, 2025 - North & West Melbourne Precinct Association

At Hyperlocal News (publisher of North West City News), we’ve had the privilege of observing North and West Melbourne’s steady rise, and much of that story owes a debt to the North & West Melbourne Precinct Association (NWMPA).