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The community group bringing light to Kensington Station garden

April 10th, 2024 - Gemma Grant

Kerrie Gilbert has lived in Kensington for 39 years. She loves its proximity to Melbourne’s shops, cafes, and facilities – and easy access to the city via train.

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Jo Ryan unveils Ordered Chaos at Blender Studios

April 10th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Graphic designer and pop-up artist Jo Ryan brings her solo exhibition to Blender Studios in West Melbourne, showcasing her vibrant and unique style with a series of “communication landscapes”.

Kensington Rec Centre construction progressing

April 10th, 2024 - Gemma Grant

The Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is moving closer to completion, with planned street closures in place this month to accommodate construction.

City of Melbourne puts state government on notice over Moonee Ponds Creek

April 10th, 2024 - Sean Car

City of Melbourne councillors have lashed the state government for its lack of progress in revitalising the city section of the Moonee Ponds Creek.

Electrical Trades Union hopes to expand with land rezoning

April 10th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has put forward a proposal to rezone its land to mixed-use so it can expand the offices of its North Melbourne headquarters.

ಒಡಲಾಳ Odalala: a “full building takeover” of Arts House

April 10th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

In celebration of Dalit History Month, ಒಡಲಾಳ Odalala has taken over Arts House in diverse and immersive activation, delving into the history of castes, migration, gender, and sexuality through a series of exhibitions, screenings, and discussions from April 3 to 27.

Lest we forget

April 10th, 2024 - Felicity Jack

It is timely to consider the North Melbourne War Memorial, situated on the corner of Hawke and King streets, as we prepare to celebrate ANZAC Day.

Look down: what lies beneath our feet can help restore our climate health

April 10th, 2024 - Jacqui van Heerden

History and research teach how nations have risen and fallen by the fertility of their soil as the human population has increased and, therefore, agriculture demands more of soil.