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The changing nature of our spring fair
Saturday, October 21 was possibly the 40th anniversary of North Melbourne’s annual Spring Festival, but that is an approximation because having started as a grassroots event, there are no records.
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Stinging nettle
In nature plants offer unique and valuable attributes in maintaining health and wellbeing for ecosystems, humans, and other creatures.
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The bulldozer is on the block
Anyone who follows “the news” will know there is almost a sense of panic within government ranks in relation to the provision of housing.
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Give what you can, take what you need
Not knowing where your next meal is coming from is a sad reality for many people. The official term for this is “food insecurity”. It’s an ever-increasing problem, even in the gentrified suburbs of Kensington and Flemington.
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Parkville Gardens continues to grow
Spring brings a burst of new life and colour not just to our gardens but also to our neighbourhood.
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Greens join public housing residents in fight to stop Victoria’s privatisation of public housing
You may have heard that the Labor Victorian Government is planning to demolish every public housing tower in Victoria.
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West Melbourne local shines in Mamma Mia! The Musical
Matt Hamilton is having an “absolute blast” performing in the Australian tour of Mamma Mia! The Musical, with Melbourne being the last stop of the production’s national run, closing on December 10.
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Welcome to the West End
Nestled within the ever-changing suburb of West Melbourne, the newly unveiled West End precinct is a transformative addition that promises to rejuvenate the inner Melbourne landscape.
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Kensington Stockyard Food Garden sprouting fun and fungi with Mush Fest
In celebration of its fifth birthday and National Mushroom Day, Kensington Stockyard Food Garden is bringing Mush Fest to the community over two days on October 14 and 15 in a fungi-tastic occasion not to be missed.
Read MoreWe must stop Labor privatising public housing
In his final act as Premier, Daniel Andrews announced the sell-off of huge swathes of Melbourne’s remaining public housing.
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Moonee Ponds Creek revitalisation projects left without a paddle
Beauty salon a lesson in business rejuvenation
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