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Bringing Melbourne back better than ever

June 17th, 2021 - Sean Car

Young, driven and full of ambition for reviving Melbourne from the pandemic – newly elected councillor Roshena Campbell is passionate about creating a better city than the one we had before COVID struck.

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An investment simply too compelling not to pursue

June 17th, 2021 - Rob Pradolin

Welcome to the 10th article of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor. 

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North Melbourne’s Wonky Trolley rolls on

June 17th, 2021 - Ellen Blake

While the latest COVID-19 lockdown has caused havoc for restaurants across Melbourne, Wonky Trolley is no stranger to serving under strict protocols.

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Soccer at 60

June 17th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Despite being “out-of-sight the oldest” soccer player on her team, Kensington’s Susan Rushworth believes it’s never too late to start something new.

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Olivia gets the ball rolling on council

May 18th, 2021 - Sean Car

First-time councillor Dr Olivia Ball is bringing a renewed focus on human rights to the City of Melbourne.

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Calls to reopen public housing for community programs

May 13th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Community organisations in Kensington and North Melbourne are calling on the government to reopen public housing so they can run vital programs for vulnerable residents.

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Driven by diversity

April 18th, 2021 - Sean Car

First-term City of Melbourne councillor Jason Chang said he was driven onto the council by a desperate need to give a greater voice to the city’s Asian community.

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Businesses stung by another lockdown

April 17th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

Small business owners in Melbourne’s north-west have spoken of their heartache of enduring yet another lockdown, with many struggling to stay afloat and finding ways to pay staff.

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Refugees, racism and football on the curriculum at school visit

April 15th, 2021 - Peter Quattrocelli

Invited to ask questions of their famous guest, the students of Debney Meadows Primary School (DMPS) approached the moment with a sense of innocence but also understanding. 

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