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“Improved” response to public housing outbreak

August 12th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

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.

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Praise for Flemington Tower

August 12th, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge

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.

Devastation for businesses has lockdown six bites

August 12th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

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.

River Nile Learning Centre receives 56k grant to educate young refugee mothers

August 12th, 2021 - Matt Harvey

The River Nile Learning Centre has been awarded $56,000 over two years as part of the City of Melbourne’s social partnerships program.

Sainab Sheikh becomes new Rotary Club president

August 12th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

If you thought you were busy, you haven’t met Sainab Sheikh.

Booksellers unite in new chapter to halt city exodus

August 12th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

For Chris Saliba, the owner of North Melbourne Books, finding creative ways to attract customers has been no easy feat amid repeated lockdowns.  

A new-look precinct association for North and West Melbourne

August 12th, 2021 - Jack Hayes

With a new board and revitalised committee, it isn’t just a new visual identity reshaping the North and West Melbourne Precinct Association (NWMPA).

Guns, drugs and chemicals seized in North Melbourne

August 12th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

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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