Planning

Works begin on Macaulay Rd protected bike lanes following safety push

February 18th, 2026 - Sean Car

Construction of long-awaited protected bike lanes along Macaulay Rd has recently begun, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve safety on one of Kensington’s busiest and most contentious corridors.

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Bellair St heritage extension set for approval despite 22 objections

February 18th, 2026 - Sean Car

A modest proposal to partially demolish and extend a heritage-listed cottage in Bellair St, Kensington, is expected to receive council approval, despite drawing 22 objections from nearby residents.

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.

The good news …

February 17th, 2026 - Jacqui van Heerden

With powerful nations rolling back climate protections, temperatures soaring and extreme weather conditions increasing, eco-anxiety is on the increase.

Changing names: Flemington, Flemington Bank, Flemington Bridge

February 17th, 2026 - Geoff Leach

When first subdivided and sold in 1849 the area bounded by Boundary Rd, Racecourse Rd, Rankins Rd Kensington and Macaulay Rd, with the Moonee Ponds Creek in the middle, was known as Flemington. Stubbs St is the north-south road in the middle.

Up and running

February 17th, 2026 - Tom Knowles

First up, the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association pays tribute to our former state member Tim Read and wishes him well in his battle with cancer.

Lord Mayor calls to end Racecourse Rd “complexitron” as council backs strategic update

February 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece has called for Racecourse Rd to be brought under the control of a single council, arguing that the current split between the City of Melbourne and the City of Moonee Valley has created an unnecessary “complexitron” that is holding back one of the city’s most important corridors.