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Arden Station to feature ode to the history of rail

March 13th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

A piece of Victoria’s railway history has been gifted to the Metro Tunnel’s new Arden Station as a reminder of the important role trains have played in the state’s history.

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Celebrating the eight-hour day

March 13th, 2024 - Felicity Jack

Victoria’s Labour Day holiday is enjoyed by several million people throughout the state.

Neighbourhood festivities in Parkville Gardens

March 13th, 2024 - Tom Knowles

Sure enough, the hottest days of the year didn’t occur in summer, they only showed up once the kids were back in school. That’s the wonder of weather in Melbourne.

Living life to the full

March 13th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Anthony Bartl has never let his physical limitations hold him back from living life to the fullest, and he wants to send the same message to others who have a disability.

Metro Tunnel brings world-class artworks to Arden

Metro Tunnel brings world-class art to the daily commute

February 14th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

The major public artworks that will feature at Melbourne’s five new underground train stations will create a world-class art trail when the Metro Tunnel opens in 2025.

Kensington Association at a crossroad

February 14th, 2024 - Simon Harvey

The Kensington Association (KA) was formed in 1997 … 26 years ago. In the first edition of North West City News (NWCN) in February 2021, as chairperson of the association, I penned a brief history of the KA, in which I documented some of its achievements.

John Buncle

February 14th, 2024 - Felicity Jack

The Hotham History Project is interested in getting together an inventory of the lanes and alleyways of North and West Melbourne and the stories they tell.

Events season in Parkville Gardens

February 14th, 2024 - Tom Knowles

Good for gardens, lawns, and parks, but not so good for holidaymakers, summer this year has been cool and wet. Perhaps we’ll get our warmest weather now that schools are back.