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New funding to improve safety of women at night

July 15th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne will use new crime prevention funding to help improve the safety of women and gender-diverse people at night.

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Public housing residents create cookbook

July 15th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Residents of the nine public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington have banded together to create a cookbook as part of the healing process from last year’s traumatic lockdown.

Local mental health boosted by $11.8 million government funding

July 15th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

For Charlotte O’Grady, becoming a young carer was almost “a reflex”.

Help with COVID fines

July 15th, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge

Locals issued with COVID fines can get free legal advice by making an appointment at the Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre on Bellair St.

Homeless artist lands exhibition

July 15th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

Until a few weeks ago, Bill, who experiences homelessness, never imagined his artwork would be “worthy of such publicity”.

Driver flees scene after crashing into tram

July 15th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

A driver is lucky to be alive after his car was crushed by a tram and wrapped around a tree near Queen Victoria Market in early July.

Outstanding citizens honoured

July 15th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

From academics to doctors, outstanding Parkville figures have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours for their significant contributions to the community.

Rosie scores Queen’s Birthday honour

July 15th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

Selfless, strong and inspirational are some of the words colleagues describe the CEO of Netball Victoria Rosie King, who has led the organisation through the pandemic with grace.