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The democratic process – a reflection

October 16th, 2024 - Simon Harvey

As we digest promotional material provided by candidates for the City or Melbourne (CoM) election, a deeper look – an historical look – might be appropriate. Democracy is fragile.

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Only the Liberals will get Melbourne back in business

October 16th, 2024 - Evan Mulholland

For more than 150 years, we’ve all taken great pride in the nickname for our city being “Marvellous Melbourne”, a nickname that – legend has it – was coined by a visiting London journalist named George Augustus Sala.

A new life for Moonee Ponds Creek?

September 11th, 2024 - Simon Harvey

On Wednesday, September 4, I joined an eclectic troupe of Moonee Ponds Creek (MPC) advocates. We met to hear about any MPC-related progress and refocus our collaboration towards rejuvenation of our forgotten waterway.

An original workmate

September 11th, 2024 - Léa Carré

In front of a colourful mural on Queensberry St, Miranda introduces North West City News to her four-legged colleague: Peggy-Sue.

Metro Tunnel bringing world-class art

September 11th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

A major new artwork has been installed in North Melbourne, at a new train station due to open in 2025 as part of the Metro Tunnel.

Working with wind

September 11th, 2024 - Jacqui van Heerden

Wind is a pattern of nature. It’s an elemental force that shapes our landscapes and environments. If we observe its effect on the landscape our homes and gardens we can come to understand its force and plan.

North Melbourne’s Lanes Lost and Found – a project by the Hotham History Project

September 11th, 2024 - Felicity Jack

There are a great number of lanes in North Melbourne, typically created when the title owner of the original crown land subdivided the land into smaller parcels. Many are named but some are not.