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A year of reckoning – 2023
The year is upon us. On behalf of the Kensington Association, greetings to all North-Westies.
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Lost for words
This is the time of year one attempts to sum up the past 12 months … but I’m lost for words.
Read MoreConnected communities – from local to global
What does a connected community look like, feel like, function like? We don’t need to look far afield for a model!
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Democracy and elections – noble compromise in an imperfect world
The Kensington Association and the North and West Melbourne Association invite you to meet the candidates in the Victorian State Election for the seat of Melbourne (Assembly) and the Northern Metropolitan Region (Council) on Thursday, October 27.
Read More“Find your community … or create one”
Do you feel that Kensington or North Melbourne is your community? I’m not just asking about where you live – for most readers it will be Kensington or North Melbourne. I’m asking about a feeling!
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That feeling – powerlessness
It must be terrifying to stand on the shore and watch a tsunami approaching! What can I do? What can I do to protect myself, my family, my community? So little time! A feeling of powerlessness to confront or respond to a force of nature.
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Younghusband revisited
In 2018, together with Kensington Association treasurer Tony Ceddia, I attended a community gathering on the ground floor of the Younghusband building hosted by the Impact Investment Group (IIG). Wine and cheese were served, and as members of the Kensington Association executive, we were made to feel very welcome.
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Apartment living – the new normal
In contrast to most European and Asian cities, other than for social housing, Australian cities have not been characterised by apartment blocks, but this is changing in places like Kensington and North Melbourne.
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Have a look at this block!
Yes, go to Google Maps and have a look! It’s a community test case – the block bordered by Stubbs St, Macaulay Rd, Robertson St, and Barnett St. The big rooftops jump out at you.
Read MoreScooter helter-skelter
One of my regular walks is along the Moonee Ponds Creek section of the Capital City Trail.
Read MoreArts House production explores cultural fear
Brand new Melbourne West End build expected to fetch $35m plus
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