Politics

Bandt’s bid to keep Melbourne liveable

May 18th, 2022 - David Schout

Speaking to North West City News ahead of the May 21 election, Adam Bandt said one of the best things about being Greens leader was taking “Melbourne’s values to the national stage.”

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Oldest home in West Melbourne captures the heart of US-based artist

May 18th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A beautiful Victorian-era cottage believed to be the oldest home in West Melbourne has been captured in watercolour by an artist based some 15,000km away.

Ukrainian cookbooks sell out

May 18th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

The purplish tinge of a nice beetroot-stained pickled cabbage might not appeal to everyone but there has been a surge in interest in Ukrainian recipes since the beginning of the war.

Haileybury’s student koala project becomes a beacon of hope

May 18th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Following the devastating Black Summer bushfires in 2019 and 2020, the Haileybury school community felt motivated to support the conservation of impacted koalas.

The Winter Night Market is back!

May 18th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

Grab your scarf, beanie, gloves and get ready to warm yourselves as the Queen Victoria Market’s famous Winter Night Market returns after a three-year hiatus.

Clearing out the back garden I came across this hairy orange monster with the most delightful yellow eyebrows. Assuming I’d discovered a new species I checked the reference books only to find I’d been beaten to it many times.

Barny the barnacle loves a cuddle

May 18th, 2022 - North West City News

Vanessa has had her beloved dog Barny for more than a year now, and he’s adjusted to city life quite well.

Joey joy: Melbourne Zoo welcomes new kangaroo

May 18th, 2022 - Melbourne Zoo

It may not yet be old enough to hop, skip or jump, but an adorable new resident at Melbourne Zoo is quickly winning over the hearts of anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse.

In a constant tizz

May 18th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Young writers often come up through the university system, studying creative writing, doing a Masters of Fine Arts, attracting a stipend while they do a PhD. Paul Dalla Rosa is an example of this style of writer with connections to RMIT and an MFA from New York State.