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The buzz is back

May 18th, 2022 - North & West Melbourne Precinct Association

Down cobbled laneways, along heritage shopping strips and across our green spaces, the buzz is returning to North and West Melbourne!

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NWMPA Trader Profile

A peak through the window of Errol St gift and toy store, Stranger Than Paradise, will give you a tiny insight into this unique small business, but nothing with will prepare you for what lies behind the shopfront.

Arts House launches program for deaf and disabled creatives

May 18th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

For the next five years, the new Warehouse Residency at Arts House in North Melbourne will support deaf, disabled, neurodiverse and chronically ill artists to reach their artistic potential.

More space equals more care! Revamped Lady Huntingfield Early Learning Centre unveiled

May 18th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Having served the local community for more than 80 years, Lady Huntingfield Early Learning Centre has been revamped to provide additional support to the growing North Melbourne community.

Future of West Melbourne locked in as the state government signs off “milestone” structure plan

May 18th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The state government has approved a much-awaited structure plan that will guide the future growth of West Melbourne, including a new high street on Spencer St and an abundance of open space.

Spike in toxic mushrooms prompts health warning

May 18th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Recent rain has led to an outbreak of toxic mushrooms in Parkville and surrounding neighbourhoods with a local vet reporting pets had fallen ill.

Rec Centre construction under way

May 18th, 2022 - Sean Car

Demolition has been completed and construction is now officially under way on the new Kensington Recreation Centre.

City of Melbourne seeks joint effort with state government to rid the city of graffiti as deterrence reaches critical point

May 18th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne has stepped up its fight against graffiti with a cleaning blitz soon to get under way in the city’s north-west.

River Studios: Is it enough for West Melbourne artists?

May 18th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

West Melbourne’s River Studios is a flourishing working art space for local artists, but artist-run group MREAM believes the demand is still greater than the supply.