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Meet our Volunteers of The Year!

May 15th, 2024 - Rebecca Smith

“Just do it online.” Easier said than done! With core services increasingly moving to remote delivery, many community members are digitally excluded from participation in daily life.

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Community dinner, funding success and e-scooters

May 15th, 2024 - Tom Knowles

Trees with colourful autumn leaves aren’t too common in Parkville Gardens, but every year those we have brighten up the neighbourhood with vivid displays of yellow and red foliage. They cheer us on our way towards the chilly months of winter.

Brandi’s love affair with Royal Park

May 15th, 2024 - Ruixue Su

Brandi the Collie is four years old and walks with her owner in Royal Park every day.

The community group bringing light to Kensington Station garden

April 10th, 2024 - Gemma Grant

Kerrie Gilbert has lived in Kensington for 39 years. She loves its proximity to Melbourne’s shops, cafes, and facilities – and easy access to the city via train.

Lest we forget

April 10th, 2024 - Felicity Jack

It is timely to consider the North Melbourne War Memorial, situated on the corner of Hawke and King streets, as we prepare to celebrate ANZAC Day.

Look down: what lies beneath our feet can help restore our climate health

April 10th, 2024 - Jacqui van Heerden

History and research teach how nations have risen and fallen by the fertility of their soil as the human population has increased and, therefore, agriculture demands more of soil.