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Kensington church sold to faith-based community
In what looks to be a good news story for the neighbourhood, a 19th century Kensington church that was up for sale has been snapped up by another local church.
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CityLink “silo” art trail appeal
The City of Melbourne has been petitioned for funds to create a Moonee Ponds Creek “silo art trail”, using the concrete pylons of CityLink as a canvas.
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Melbourne is back in the game – and the numbers back it up
The federal government’s decision to fund the Suburban Rail Loop confirms a fundamental shift: Melbourne is once again a city that government cannot afford to ignore.
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Kensington’s new Korean eatery puts a fresh spin on comfort food
A new modern Korean eatery has opened in Kensington, serving fresh kimbap, bibimbap, cupbap and Korean ramyun stew with a focus on customisable, made-to-order meals
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Help keep the magic coming at The Venny
One of Kensington’s most beloved institutions is appealing for donations to help offset rising costs as it continues to conjure its low-key magic for the community.
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Community organisation boss calls time
The Venny CEO and former Kensington Neighbourhood House boss Carolyn Webster has always liked to keep busy but after 20 years at the helm of some lively local organisations she is ready for some down time.
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Arts House invites audiences inside a Blak family home
Arts House will transform North Melbourne Town Hall into a fantastical Blak family home this winter, with the world premiere of a bit thing opening on June 27.
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Damning cohealth review calls for final warning as confidence in board collapses
A scathing independent review into cohealth has found serious failures in governance, management and financial oversight, recommending that the Victorian Health Minister formally put the embattled community health provider on notice or consider a complete government takeover.
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City of Melbourne flag celebrating whaling set to endure
An appeal for the redesign of the little-known flag of Melbourne has met with disinterest from the council, with Lord Mayor Nick Reece linking the issue to a future Australian republic.
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Trio charged over QVM ATM explosion
Three men from Melbourne’s inner north will appear in court next month charged with blowing up an ATM machine at the Queen Victoria Market in May and stealing around $5000.
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Parking restrictions to change along Hawke St
Comedy Festival returns
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