Planning
Bellair St heritage extension set for approval despite 22 objections
A modest proposal to partially demolish and extend a heritage-listed cottage in Bellair St, Kensington, is expected to receive council approval, despite drawing 22 objections from nearby residents.
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Detroit squares land in West Melbourne as 9MILE fires up at Silo No.9
West Melbourne has a new slice on offer, with The Talisman Group launching 9MILE by Silo No.9 – a Detroit-style pizza concept baked inside the suburb’s historic flour mill at the Lennon Mills precinct.
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The good news …
With powerful nations rolling back climate protections, temperatures soaring and extreme weather conditions increasing, eco-anxiety is on the increase.
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Changing names: Flemington, Flemington Bank, Flemington Bridge
When first subdivided and sold in 1849 the area bounded by Boundary Rd, Racecourse Rd, Rankins Rd Kensington and Macaulay Rd, with the Moonee Ponds Creek in the middle, was known as Flemington. Stubbs St is the north-south road in the middle.
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Up and running
First up, the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association pays tribute to our former state member Tim Read and wishes him well in his battle with cancer.
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Lord Mayor calls to end Racecourse Rd “complexitron” as council backs strategic update
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece has called for Racecourse Rd to be brought under the control of a single council, arguing that the current split between the City of Melbourne and the City of Moonee Valley has created an unnecessary “complexitron” that is holding back one of the city’s most important corridors.
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Injunction bid seeks to halt public housing evictions as legal fight continues
Lawyers for public housing tenants in North Melbourne and Flemington will return to court this week, seeking an urgent injunction to stop Homes Victoria from evicting remaining residents while a further appeal is pursued.
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NGV’s Kids on Tour comes to Kensington and Flemington
For the month of January, NGV’s Kids on Tour has returned to venues across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Offering free art-making programs and activities for children, teens and families, this summer is set to cure any boredom.
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Flemington residents join colourful CHL community celebration
More than 150 residents across Community Housing Limited’s Melbourne communities came together this month for a series of vibrant neighbourhood celebrations, with the Flemington event on December 15 drawing strong local participation from families.
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Five years on, still fighting for Kensington Primary
Our local schools are the heart of our community. They’re where our kids learn, grow, make friends, and discover who they want to be.
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New Pilates studio opens in Kensington with strong local turnout
The case for a Kensington precinct plan
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