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Younghusband woolshed revamp starts
A new era for Kensington’s century-old former Younghusband Woolstores has been ushered in with construction of a major redevelopment of the site started in March.
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New 40km/h speed limit rolls out in North and West Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is lowering the speed limit across North and West Melbourne in a bid to improve safety for all road users and pedestrians.
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E-scooter trial extension sees calls for safety improvements reiterated
North West Melbourne residents and pedestrian safety advocates are hoping that the state government’s extension of the electric scooter hire scheme will see safety improvements and enforcement of rules such as illegal footpath riding addressed.
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Flood affected business still waits recovery grant
A West Melbourne business owner whose shop suffered an estimated $1.5 million in damages after being inundated with floodwaters last October says he has not been able to access financial support promised by the state government.
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A bright new light in North Melbourne’s café community
The more you dig into the North and West Melbourne café scene, the sooner you come to a realisation …
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It’s time to celebrate small businesses
Applications for the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards officially opened on March 29 and the council is seeking nominations for businesses that have helped shape the city.
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City of Melbourne councillors unanimously back Voice to Parliament “yes” vote
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously backed the “yes” campaign in the lead-up to a vote on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
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Remy back to his old self after flying away for three days
A pet Indian Ringneck that went missing for three days in summer before turning up in a Kensington backyard has been loving his time being back home.
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Uniting Church lists historic North Melbourne church for sale
A 144-year-old bluestone church in North Melbourne featuring a landmark spire is up for sale with a price guide of about $10 million.
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Revised budget and timeline for Kensington Rec. Centre
City of Melbourne councillors have endorsed an additional $17.2 million to complete asbestos and soil removal and remediation works on the Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (KCARC) redevelopment site, with the project now expected to be complete in early 2025.
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Uncovering the past: Old North Melbourne, by Dr Fiona Gatt
“Reprehensible”: Council endorses report findings on public housing lockdown
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