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New “green oasis” blooms on Roden St

August 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

West Melbourne residents now have a fresh reason to celebrate, with the official completion of the City of Melbourne’s Greening Roden Street project.

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Royal Melbourne Show returns with animals, attractions, and family fun

August 14th, 2025 - Sean Car

The 2025 Melbourne Royal Show is promising one of its most exciting programs yet, with a host of new attractions, farm experiences and entertainment set to delight visitors from Thursday, September 25 to Sunday, October 5.

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And the winner of our 50th edition photo competition is …

August 13th, 2025 - Sean Car

Congratulations to North Melbourne resident Britany Parkes for sharing this classic photo capturing North Melbourne Town Hall in the wintry afternoon light.

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The hidden West Melbourne cafe reimagining Thai food one breakfast at a time

August 13th, 2025 - Sean Car

Tucked quietly away on King St in West Melbourne, Roslyn Thai Café has been reshaping local perceptions of Thai cuisine – one pandan chiffon cake and bowl of pork congee at a time.

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Housing Minister “stonewalls” public housing transparency probe

August 13th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Victoria’s Housing Minister, Harriet Shing, has defended the government’s redevelopment of 44 public housing towers, despite growing criticism of its opaque approach.

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Lost Dogs’ Home shines spotlight on its Animal Behaviour Centre

August 13th, 2025 - Sean Car

In the heart of North Melbourne, the Lost Dogs’ Home has been a sanctuary for animals in need for more than a century.

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Council moves ahead with Royal Park Master Plan

August 13th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne will progress to final stages of design for the Royal Park Master Plan, following community outcry over a draft released earlier this year.

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Council backs push for major Racecourse Rd upgrades

August 13th, 2025 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne will step up its campaign to see Racecourse Rd transformed, after councillors unanimously endorsed an amended advocacy plan for the busy inner north-west corridor.

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Miami Hotel for sale after new permit approved

August 13th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Weeks after the Miami Hotel Group received the green light from the Victorian Government to demolish its hotel within a heritage overlay, the property has been put on the market.

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Vision Australia seeks local volunteers for Seeing Eye Dogs program

August 13th, 2025 - Sean Car

Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs, based in Kensington, is calling on locals to help provide temporary homes for dogs in training, following a recent intake into its program.

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New vape shop sparks community concern

New vape shop sparks community concern

February 15th, 2023 - Brendan Rees
Bearing the brunt

Bearing the brunt

December 12th, 2023 - Simon Harvey
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