Politics
“Punitive and opaque”: Arron Wood denounces council closure of Kensington cafe window
Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood is taking action to save a beloved Kensington coffee window from closure, but the City of Melbourne says it is “working with the owner to find a way” to keep it open for service.
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2024 Royal Melbourne Show: 11 days of fun and festivities
The 2024 Royal Melbourne Show is gearing up to bring hundreds of free activities and experiences to the Melbourne Showgrounds these school holidays, inviting Melburnians to join in the fun from September 26 to October 6.
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“Full steam ahead” at Kensington Rec Centre redevelopment
The new Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is edging closer to completion, with tiling of the new 25-metre pool now complete and its beloved four-metre eel sculptures having been reinstated.
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Twilight “the new sunlight” for Melbourne retailers
Melbourne retail is thriving after dark, and it’s North and West Melbourne leading the charge.
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Council survey: climate action, sustainability a priority in Melbourne’s north-west
Housing affordability, homelessness services, a need for more green and open spaces, and better roads and transport options have topped a City of Melbourne survey as the community’s top priorities.
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“Inadequate consultation”: West Melbourne car park to be turned into affordable housing
Traders and locals in North and West Melbourne have expressed their frustration with the City of Melbourne over its handling of a proposal to transform two local car parks into affordable housing.
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Renewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of the Kensingtonian's reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
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How years of dedication led one North Melbourne trader to own an iconic city pub
After leaving school John Fox served his time in the fickle and harsh hospitality industry and the thought of owning a pub may have seemed like a pipe dream at times.
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Fierce local advocate Mary Masters to run for City of Melbourne
West Melbourne resident Mary Masters is running as the one and only councillor candidate on the Voices for Melbourne team – an independent campaign for the City of Melbourne driven by a group of passionate locals.
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Council moves to rezone contested Kensington building
The council proposed to sell the property at 30-38 Gatehouse Drive in 2022, but a community petition saved tenant Midwives and Mothers Australia (MAMA) from eviction.
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New wave of activations to hit North and West Melbourne
Parkville Gardens local makes finals of Westfield Local Heroes awards
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