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Abuse in childcare shows the system needs fixing

July 10th, 2025 - Ellen Sandell

The news that a Melbourne man who worked at more than a dozen childcare centres – including one in Kensington* – been charged with 70 child sex abuse offences has deeply shaken us all.

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The naming of lanes

June 17th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

There are several lanes in North and West Melbourne that have existed for more than 100 years without having been graced with a name. The City of Melbourne is responsible for naming and takes this responsibility seriously.

Use plants to fertilise and repair your soil

June 17th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Nature heals itself and certain plants can help restore soil health. Plants have abilities that improve soil structure, enrich it with nutrients and encourage healthier microbial life.

Good news to report from Parkville Gardens

June 17th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

The season has officially come and gone but there are still bright splashes of autumn colour here and there in Parkville Gardens. They make a cheerful complement to the evergreens that predominate.

School students get a sneak peek of Parkville Station

June 17th, 2025 - Metro Tunnel

Grade 6 students from primary schools in Sunbury and Cranbourne recently got a sneak peek at Parkville Station ahead of the Metro Tunnel opening later this year.

How should land be prioritised in the city?

May 14th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Globally, people are flocking to cities creating all sorts of demands and economic opportunities. Along with this unfortunately comes greed.

Supporting our Queensberry Cup

May 14th, 2025 - North & West Melbourne Precinct Association

The North & West Melbourne Precinct Association (NWMPA) is proud to support the 2025 Queensberry Cup, a lively billycart race and street festival hosted by the North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre.

PGRA attends 2050 Summit

May 14th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

After all the excitement of our Neighbours’ Day event and Easter egg hunt, the past month has been relatively quiet for the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA). We’re planning a surprise event for late June so watch this space.

West Melbourne, a Sense of Place is launched

May 14th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

It seemed like a cast of hundreds as we all lined up for our group photograph. There were the writers, (those who could not be there and were represented by a family member), the editor and the layout/designer and the members of the subcommittee of the Hotham History Project who had overseen the publication.