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Annual North Melbourne Victoria Police Christmas toy and food drive returns

November 16th, 2022 - North West City News

The annual North Melbourne Christmas toy and food drive has returned for its 20th year supporting local families who are doing it tough over the holiday period.

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Queensberry Cup attracts bumper crowds

November 16th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

More than 5000 locals and residents braved the elements for the inaugural running of the Queensberry Cup on October 22. 

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A fun-gi event for all to indulge in

November 16th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

This month is Urban Agriculture Month, and to highlight the annual national movement, Kensington Stockyard Food Garden is holding a Gourmet Mushroom Growing workshop on November 20 from 10am. 

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New artist to reimagine Arden Station’s history through public art commission

November 16th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Following a call out to local artists to paint a mural on two Laurens St electrical boxes opposite the future Arden Station, Michael Zampogna was selected as the chosen artist on October 26. 

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Street soccer supports community

November 16th, 2022 - North West City News

A community street soccer tournament supporting disadvantaged Victorians run by social enterprise The Big Issue will take place on November 18 in North Melbourne.

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Cockie Duggan Day

November 16th, 2022 - North West City News

A history-loving resident of North Melbourne, Brendan Gleeson, has written a poem about a sulphur-crested cockatoo called “Cockie” Duggan. 

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Calling home bakers young and old

November 16th, 2022 - North West City News

Pop-up kitchen Cirque Culinaire is calling on locals to enter its “Festive Treats Competition and Display” on Errol St on December 4 for their chance at “baking fame!” 

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Local galleries make their mark

November 16th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

They might be down a back alley or beckon from a shop window. They might be outward looking or introspective.

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Forget about the bad old days

November 16th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

The desk is being confined to history and replaced by new designer items such as the “Waffle” and the “Axel”. 

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At the Zoo

November 1st, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

There’s a big difference between having an opinion about racing and actually going to the Melbourne Cup and experiencing the vibe. 

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Ambition and results

February 17th, 2022 - Zak Wheeler
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