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Housing in Melbourne is cooked and the Victorian Government just made it worse
David lives in North Melbourne with four housemates. He loves his rented townhouse and his housemates but says he is disappointed that the “Aussie dream” of home-ownership continues to get further and further out of reach.
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Community rooms will finally reopen for public housing residents
Every Friday at 7pm, local Eritrean women gather in the community room at 503 Lygon St in Carlton. The regular meet-up is run by the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre and provides an opportunity for women to meet, make friends, share stories and support one another.
Read MoreWe must protect Victoria’s oceans from gas drilling
Like most Victorians, our beaches and oceans are very special to me. Before having kids, I loved to scuba dive and discover the wonders below the surface. Now, most of my time at the beach is spent paddling in the shallows or exploring rock pools with two pre-schoolers!
Read MoreNew bike lanes for Royal Parade and Flemington Rd
For several years, I’ve been advocating loudly to the state government to fix the bike lanes on Royal Parade and Flemington Rd. They’re some of the most unsafe bike routes in the inner city, with bikes squished between moving vehicles and parked cars, and a high rate of awful injuries and accidents.
Read MoreWhat really matters to our community?
In late November and early December, I held pop-up offices in Kensington, North Melbourne and Carlton.
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Girls’ sports should not be an afterthought

Thank you to our community healthcare heroes and everyone getting vaccinated
