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Community-minded local cop honoured

February 18th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

North Melbourne-based Nektarios "Nick" Parissis, who has spent almost his entire career in the inner north, was recognised for his commitment to community causes with an Australian Police Medal on Australia Day.

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West Melbourne local publishes new business book

February 12th, 2025 - Anna Bolten

Long-standing West Melbourne resident and 2024 City of Melbourne election candidate Lawrence Lam has published his first book The Founder Effect revealing the psychological blueprint behind founder-led companies.

Parkville Gardens local runs for The Greens in Melbourne

August 29th, 2024 - David Allen

Parkville Gardens resident Aaron Moon is a Greens candidate for the City of Melbourne, a bird watcher, an avid cyclist, and an orthoptist.

Cheers to Bridget Mac: West Melbourne’s own local winemaker

July 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

West Melbourne resident and winemaker Bridget Mac of Werkstatt has made her community proud, taking home the Best New Act Award at the 2024 Young Gun of Wine Awards on June 18.

North Melbourne’s Neil Cole launches new book, reflecting on community law

June 11th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

North Melbourne resident Neil Cole, a former lawyer, City of Melbourne councillor and parliamentarian, has launched a new book chronicling his experiences in community law in the early ‘80s.

Bonsai master claims world title

May 15th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Ryan Staggard can truly claim to being a master in the art of bonsai cultivation.

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.

Living life to the full

March 13th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Anthony Bartl has never let his physical limitations hold him back from living life to the fullest, and he wants to send the same message to others who have a disability.

West Melbourne’s unique slip casting ceramics studio

December 12th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

While most people would be familiar with the process of wheel throwing ceramics, Isabelle Moustra from Too Friendly ceramics uses the intricate technique of slip casting to create functional homewares out of her space at River Studios in West Melbourne.