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Aboriginal man wins top prize for artwork depicting identity and sexuality
As a proud gay Aboriginal man, Ronald Pepper didn’t hold back in putting his all into a recent piece of artwork which took home the top prize in the Koorie Art Show.
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News from Parkville Gardens
December in Parkville Gardens was busy! The Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) held two big events in the lead-up to Christmas – an open-air jazz concert and the AGM, both of which were very successful.
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Morphing in the old-fashioned way
If you’re like me you’ll have difficulty remembering the term for the way insects change from their young larval stage into adulthood.
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Building the Metro Tunnel with Aboriginal Talent Pool
First Nations-identifying Victorians can now kickstart or further develop their careers in rail construction through a new program at Rail Projects Victoria.
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New bike lanes for Royal Parade and Flemington Rd
For several years, I’ve been advocating loudly to the state government to fix the bike lanes on Royal Parade and Flemington Rd. They’re some of the most unsafe bike routes in the inner city, with bikes squished between moving vehicles and parked cars, and a high rate of awful injuries and accidents.
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A Greens balance of power
As your local MP who has lived in North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Parkville, I am thrilled to be able to contribute to North West City News.
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Greening North Melbourne’s streets
A street in North Melbourne with no trees will soon have 36 square metres of greenery thanks to the City of Melbourne (CoM) following overwhelming support from the local community.
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Creativity and its impact on mental health
Tapping into our innate creativity (yes, we all have it!) and unleashing our imagination can help with processing emotions, reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, and boosting our overall mental health.
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This bird is a lady
Everybody knows and loves ladybirds. In fact, they are probably the most universally accepted insect species, bringing more smiles to more faces than any other.
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Public housing tenants come together to improve their housing
I welcome the state government’s program to have structured consultation with public housing residents in Flemington and North Melbourne. This should occur on all public housing high rise estates.
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Celebrating the eight-hour day
Brazilian Cultural Centre opens in Kensington
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