Planning
Kensington locals fight against proposed development which would be “completely out of character”
Kensington residents are fighting a proposal to put a mixed-use development in their historic street, saying its size would have a “very negative impact”.
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Council considers new park outside North Melbourne Town Hall
The City of Melbourne will assess the “benefits, opportunities and impacts” of a new forecourt or park on Queensberry St adjacent to North Melbourne Town Hall following its June 14 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Kensington Neighbourhood Portal goes live, helping connect communities
A new online interactive portal where residents can learn more about the Kensington neighbourhood and have their say on local matters has officially launched.
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Council meets with North Melbourne locals
The next iteration of its “neighbourhood series” of community-held Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meetings saw the City of Melbourne assemble with North Melbourne locals at the Meat Market on June 14.
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Raptor in Royal Park
Ken Tay, a self-taught amateur photographer, started photographing in Royal Park two to three years ago for two hours of freedom and sanity each day during lockdown.
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Key bike lane projects to start this year
The installation of protected bike lanes on Arden St and Macaulay Rd will begin before the end of 2022 after the City of Melbourne confirmed the projects were in their final stages of approval.
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Dogs free to have fun
Popular parks in West Melbourne and Kensington could receive off-leash dog areas under a plan being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Community bands together to help bring little Theo home after he was struck by a car
A North Melbourne woman has spoken of her relief after being reunited with her furry friend who ran away after being hit by a car.
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Old and underused council properties could be up for sale
Two worn and “underutilised” City of Melbourne-owned properties in Kensington and North Melbourne are expected to go on the open market, following a community engagement process.
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West Melbourne set to have the nation’s first solar-powered façade office tower
West Melbourne will be home to Australia’s first-ever office building to have a solar panel façade system under a $40 million project.
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Greens push for Maribyrnong flood inquiry
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