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Child dies in West Melbourne crash
A two-year-old girl has died following a multi-vehicle crash in West Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon.
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Education Minister visits Kensington Primary as school pushes for election commitment
Kensington Primary School’s long-running campaign for the Victorian Government to finish outstanding building upgrades has gained fresh momentum, with Education Minister Ben Carroll visiting the school on June 1.
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The Three Crowns Hotel: North Melbourne’s second lounge room
For nearly 160 years, the Three Crowns Hotel has stood proudly on the corner of Victoria and Hawke streets, serving generations of North Melbourne locals and earning its place as one of the area’s most enduring institutions.
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Council’s infrastructure plan sharpens focus on schools, hubs and open space in city’s north-west
The City of Melbourne will consider a new 10-year Community Infrastructure Plan on June 16, with the city’s fast-growing north-west emerging as one of the clearest pressure points for future schools, community hubs, early years services, recreation facilities and open space.
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Kensington church sold to faith-based community
In what looks to be a good news story for the neighbourhood, a 19th century Kensington church that was up for sale has been snapped up by another local church.
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CityLink “silo” art trail appeal
The City of Melbourne has been petitioned for funds to create a Moonee Ponds Creek “silo art trail”, using the concrete pylons of CityLink as a canvas.
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Melbourne is back in the game – and the numbers back it up
The federal government’s decision to fund the Suburban Rail Loop confirms a fundamental shift: Melbourne is once again a city that government cannot afford to ignore.
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Kensington’s new Korean eatery puts a fresh spin on comfort food
A new modern Korean eatery has opened in Kensington, serving fresh kimbap, bibimbap, cupbap and Korean ramyun stew with a focus on customisable, made-to-order meals
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Help keep the magic coming at The Venny
One of Kensington’s most beloved institutions is appealing for donations to help offset rising costs as it continues to conjure its low-key magic for the community.
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Community organisation boss calls time
The Venny CEO and former Kensington Neighbourhood House boss Carolyn Webster has always liked to keep busy but after 20 years at the helm of some lively local organisations she is ready for some down time.
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Thinking big, acting local
New respiratory clinic for kids opens in North Melbourne
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