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Spring Fling in Parkville Gardens

November 16th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

The skies were grey and threatening but spirits were as sunny as could be. That’s how it was at the Children’s Amazing (not really a) Race on October 23.

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Coming soon to North Melbourne

November 16th, 2022 - Howard Birnstihl

You probably haven’t been able to tell with all this rain lately, but spring has well and truly sprung, and I for one am thrilled.

Managing pests using nature – part one

November 16th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

Traditionally gardeners have been very active when it comes to pests, with all sorts of creative interventions being undertaken. Recently these methods have seen gardeners turning to applying chemicals in the form of pesticides and herbicides.

Creating more sustainable strata lots – what can be done?

November 16th, 2022 - North West City News

Over the years as a strata manager, countless owners have come to me with bold plans to make their lot more sustainable by installing solar panels. They go out, get a quote, present it to their committee of management and it gets voted down. Why?

State election – the short answers

November 16th, 2022 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

Last month in this column we asked the question of the major parties competing at the forthcoming state election – what are your party’s policies on short-stays?

Curing people’s palates one product at a time

October 12th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

From standing on his tippy toes trying to see over the counter as a child, to full-time owner as an adult, it is clear to see just how special Big Vic Deli is to Konstandinos Kardaras.

Celebrating 160 years and International Zookeeper Day

October 12th, 2022 - Melbourne Zoo

Spring is in the air and celebrations are well and truly in full swing at Melbourne Zoo, as Zoos Victoria celebrates 160 years of wildlife conservation and its dedicated zookeepers.

Layers of Blak exhibition returns for a second year

October 12th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Eleven Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers have been chosen for their unique talents and ideas to present their stories through exquisite contemporary jewellery.