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Biomedical stakeholders push for removal of Haymarket “roundabout of death”
Melbourne’s notorious “roundabout of death” is being considered for removal, following a near decade-long campaign from stakeholders in the Parkville biomedical precinct.
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Kensington Neighbourhood House receives $20,000 grant to support vulnerable locals
Kensington Neighbourhood House (KNH) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Bank Australia to support its new Kensington Neighbourhood Help Hub – a program designed to empower vulnerable residents and strengthen social support in the area.
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North Melbourne hostel curfew scrapped
A North Melbourne hostel will now operate without a nightly curfew, with the aim of reducing late-night noise and disruption on surrounding streets.
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We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)
The July 2025 edition of North West City News is our 50th issue, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing communities in North Melbourne, West Melbourne, Kensington and Parkville Gardens.
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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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Victorian Quaker Centre offers rare glimpse during Open House Melbourne
West Melbourne’s Victorian Quaker Centre is offering a rare chance to step inside its tranquil, purpose-designed gathering space as part of Open House Melbourne on July 25 and 26.
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Melbourne Water commences new phase of flood mitigation study
Melbourne Water has launched a major flood mitigation study aimed at reducing flood risk in the Lower Maribyrnong River catchment.
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New children’s centre to support young families at Saints College
A new $6.88 million integrated children’s centre will be built at Saints College’s North Melbourne campus, creating vital early learning places and helping young parents continue their education.
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Kensington nurse raises funds for life-saving rural healthcare
At this year’s Run Melbourne, Kensington local and proud Royal Flying Doctor Service member Ruth Coleman ran five kilometres and raised funds for the lifesaving services she helps provide every day.
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Naomi Velaphi takes the reins of programming at Arts House
As Arts House prepares to mark two decades of boundary-pushing performance and community engagement, the organisation welcomes a new creative force at the helm: Naomi Velaphi, the recently appointed head of programming.
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One Kensington local doing his part for the community and planet
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