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Community organisation boss calls time
The Venny CEO and former Kensington Neighbourhood House boss Carolyn Webster has always liked to keep busy but after 20 years at the helm of some lively local organisations she is ready for some down time.
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Preparing for the effects of multiple shocks – a fuel shortage, El Nino, flood and fire
Community groups are the cornerstone of local resilience.
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The history of St James Old Cathedral
St James Old Cathedral, on the corner of King and Batman streets, directly opposite the Flagstaff Gardens, is an important building in the early history of Melbourne.
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Our push for a community hub looks set to drag on
Our upcoming Quiz Night and Community Dinner promises to be a grand event. Bookings are coming in steadily, so by the time you read this there’s every chance we will have a full house.
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Kensington is growing fast, but where’s the green space?
Walk along Macaulay Rd in Kensington today and the scale of change is hard to miss. Thousands of new apartments have gone up in recent years, with more on the way.
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Winter light on Errol St: the Courthouse Hotel brings the neighbourhood together
There's a particular kind of winter in North Melbourne that doesn't ask you to stay inside.
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1851: North and West Melbourne
July 1, 1851, was an important date in the history of Victoria, and particularly for North and West Melbourne.
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Cooling our neighbourhoods
Changes in land cover due to increased urbanisation can affect the urban environment and climate substantially.
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Autumn shine in Parkville Gardens
Bright blue skies and mild sunny days have been an autumn treat in Melbourne this year. In these conditions Parkville Gardens looks splendid.
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North and West Melbourne: growing with community at the centre
North Melbourne and West Melbourne sit on the edge of the CBD, but they are communities with identities all their own, shaped by history, diversity and a strong sense of local connection.
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Metro Tunnel artwork brings colour to Kensington childcare service
Harnessing the healing power of the sea
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