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“A shared, long-term vision” for Racecourse Rd

“A shared, long-term vision” for Racecourse Rd

July 10th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne is working alongside the City of Moonee Valley to reimagine Racecourse Rd, with the ambition to “prioritise people” and improve accessibility in the area.

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New residents’ group forms in response to North Melbourne public housing demolition

July 10th, 2024 - Sean Car

A first-of-its-kind public housing residents’ association has launched in North Melbourne in a bid to protect and guide vulnerable residents through the state government’s planned demolition of their homes.

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North Melbourne’s “underutilised” hidden ballroom

July 10th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Behind the ornate cornices and bow windows of The Arcadian is one of North Melbourne’s best-kept secrets.

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Major water upgrade completed in North Melbourne

July 4th, 2024 - Sean Car

Works to replace a 146-year-old water main to help future-proof water supply for Carlton, North Melbourne and Melbourne’s CBD have been completed.

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Town Hall bells ring after 30-year silence

June 11th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

After three decades of silence, the chimes from North Melbourne Town Hall’s clock tower bells have rung out again, marking a significant moment in the community’s history.

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Fix “dysfunctional and unsafe road design”: residents call for action on Abbotsford St

June 11th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

North Melbourne residents have expressed growing alarm over the safety of new tram concrete separators along a busy road after reports of several near misses and one man being taken to hospital.

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Finally, some movement on Macaulay

June 11th, 2024 - Sean Car

The state government has finally budged on progressing the Macaulay Structure Plan, following further pressure from the City of Melbourne last month to respond to its proposal to unlock urgently needed open space along Moonee Ponds Creek.

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“Train horn working group” established to limit noise in West Melbourne

June 11th, 2024 - Sean Car

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has established a group whose purpose is to identify opportunities to reduce the impact of train horn noise on communities such as those living in West Melbourne.

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Consultation on Chelmsford St park still open

June 6th, 2024 - Sean Car

Kensington locals can still have their say on a concept plan for new open space at Chelmsford St, with the City of Melbourne welcoming feedback online until June 17 at 5pm.

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“Vast, empty site”: Disappointment over scrapped Arden hospital plans

May 15th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Community members and a City of Melbourne councillor have expressed disappointment over the state government’s decision to abandon plans for a new hospital in North Melbourne’s Arden precinct, saying it was a missed opportunity.

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Linked burglaries in North Melbourne and Moonee Ponds

Linked burglaries in North Melbourne and Moonee Ponds

January 15th, 2025 - North West City News
Soccer at 60

Soccer at 60

June 17th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen
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