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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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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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“Melbourne’s worst train station”: calls for action on South Kensington Station
Kensington locals are once again calling on the state government to provide badly needed upgrades to the “super dangerous” South Kensington Station ahead of the next Victorian budget.
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Hopes grow historic gas building can be revamped into a community facility
Community members are hoping a heritage building that was once used as part of a former town gas distribution site in North Melbourne may be rejuvenated into a new social offering.
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Community housing build starts in North Melbourne
Construction of a nine-storey community housing complex in North Melbourne is under way as part of the Victorian Government’s “Big Housing Build” blitz.
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North Melbourne Town Hall undergoes restoration works
North Melbourne Town Hall is currently receiving a “much-needed facelift”, after works to restore the façade of the notable building began in late-February.
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Council proposes bold action to green city buildings
The City of Melbourne is set to draw inspiration from world leading cities like Singapore to create greener buildings across the city under new planning rules to improve sustainability.
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North Melbourne heritage review moves forward
City of Melbourne councillors will meet on February 21 to endorse an improved final version of the North Melbourne Heritage Review following public exhibition which took place between August and September last year.
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Council reacts to safety concerns about new tram separation kerbing
Resident concerns over the safety of new tram separation kerbing along Abbotsford St has prompted the City of Melbourne to make various proposed safety improvements.
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Parkville Gardens’ Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser
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