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Kensington’s iconic wool buildings up for sale
An ambitious project to revitalise the iconic Younghusband complex in Kensington could change hands as Impact Investment Group looks to offload the historic buildings.
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Council announces “historic” meeting shakeup
For the first time in living memory, the City of Melbourne will move council meetings away from Town Hall and into the community, with North Melbourne and Kensington looking like prime candidates.
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“Improved” response to public housing outbreak
A mother pushes her baby in a stroller with a child beside her, a pair of young girls smile, and others go about their day while soaking up the winter sun.
Read MorePraise for Flemington Tower
The Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre has praised the way the recent exposure site at the public housing tower on Racecourse Rd, Flemington was handled by the community.
Read MoreDevastation for businesses has lockdown six bites
City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says the latest lockdown “is having a devastating impact on city businesses” with some owners choosing to close up for good.
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River Nile Learning Centre receives 56k grant to educate young refugee mothers
The River Nile Learning Centre has been awarded $56,000 over two years as part of the City of Melbourne’s social partnerships program.
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Sainab Sheikh becomes new Rotary Club president
If you thought you were busy, you haven’t met Sainab Sheikh.
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Booksellers unite in new chapter to halt city exodus
For Chris Saliba, the owner of North Melbourne Books, finding creative ways to attract customers has been no easy feat amid repeated lockdowns.
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A new-look precinct association for North and West Melbourne
With a new board and revitalised committee, it isn’t just a new visual identity reshaping the North and West Melbourne Precinct Association (NWMPA).
Read MoreGuns, drugs and chemicals seized in North Melbourne
Firearms, cash, drugs and chemicals were seized during a police raid across three properties including one in North Melbourne last month, where a man and woman were arrested and charged with a raft of drug related charges.
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Container deposit site proposed for West Melbourne
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