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Queensberry Cup returns for a fourth year
The Queensberry Cup has become one of North Melbourne’s most highly anticipated community events, and it will return for a fourth year this month.
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Tunnel traffic prioritised while local protections quietly scrapped
Following a successful North and West Melbourne Association (NWMA) meeting in September with stakeholders from the Department of Transport, Transurban, and the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP), local community consultation sessions were held to discuss the “day one” traffic changes associated with the tunnel’s opening.
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Reconnect with nature by moon planting
Moon planting offers a way to reconnect with nature and her rhythms while reaping benefits for your garden such as greater harvest yields, effective pest management, improved soil health and enhanced germination and growth potential.
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Metro Tunnel to take first passengers in early December
The Metro Tunnel will open in early December with hundreds of new services a week as part of the Summer Start.
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Great dates in Parkville Gardens
It’s amazing how many time systems rule our lives. There’s the calendar year, the financial year, the school year, sporting seasons, religious seasons and weather seasons, to name a few.
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Uncovering the past: Old North Melbourne, by Dr Fiona Gatt
The Hotham History Project was delighted to host the launch of Fiona’s book Old North Melbourne on Thursday, August 28.
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PROV seeks street photography capturing Victoria’s changing public spaces
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is calling on photographers to help capture the spirit and evolution of Victoria’s public spaces for an upcoming exhibition, Rehearsing the City, opening in May 2026 at the Victorian Archives Centre Gallery.
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North Melbourne’s Seesaw crowned City of Melbourne’s Small Business of the Year
North Melbourne design studio Seesaw has been named the City of Melbourne’s Small Business of the Year, recognised not only for its creativity but also for its commitment to giving back to the community.
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Cyclist’s death sparks renewed calls for safety on Macaulay Rd
The death of a cyclist in Kensington has reignited long-standing concerns about bike safety on Macaulay Rd, with Greens MP Ellen Sandell leading calls for separated bike lanes and an urgent safety review of the notorious intersection near Kensington station.
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Council calls for the release of long-awaited West Gate Tunnel Project traffic modelling
Following repeated delays to West Gate Tunnel traffic mitigation projects, the City of Melbourne has called on the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to release the traffic modelling that is justifying their decision not to commence the works.
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Does urban renewal need a rethink?
A history of composting in Kensington
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