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Harvesting rainwater in the city
In Melbourne our rainy season is usually in spring, a perfect time to build up the ground water for summer so that plants can be hydrated during the warmer months.
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Community events and AGM
The day after Melbourne’s coldest and most miserable spring day for more than 30 years, the brooding rainclouds receded.
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Celebrating 30 years of the Hotham History Project
Five of the seven people in this photograph have been active members of the Hotham History Project (HHP) for the past 30 years.
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Tunnel traffic prioritised while local protections quietly scrapped
Following a successful North and West Melbourne Association (NWMA) meeting in September with stakeholders from the Department of Transport, Transurban, and the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP), local community consultation sessions were held to discuss the “day one” traffic changes associated with the tunnel’s opening.
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Reconnect with nature by moon planting
Moon planting offers a way to reconnect with nature and her rhythms while reaping benefits for your garden such as greater harvest yields, effective pest management, improved soil health and enhanced germination and growth potential.
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Metro Tunnel to take first passengers in early December
The Metro Tunnel will open in early December with hundreds of new services a week as part of the Summer Start.
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Great dates in Parkville Gardens
It’s amazing how many time systems rule our lives. There’s the calendar year, the financial year, the school year, sporting seasons, religious seasons and weather seasons, to name a few.
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Uncovering the past: Old North Melbourne, by Dr Fiona Gatt
The Hotham History Project was delighted to host the launch of Fiona’s book Old North Melbourne on Thursday, August 28.
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Shiel St quarries, 1855 - North Melbourne
Several old maps from the early days of North Melbourne, prior to the subdivision of what became known as Hotham Hill, show three quarries in different locations.
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West Gate Tunnel Project: What it means for North and West Melbourne
On August 28, the North and West Melbourne Association (NWMA) organised and hosted a packed community meeting at The Huddle, with locals joining in person and online.
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World Localisation Day – June 21, 2022
Neighbourhood Houses – bringing people together across the country
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