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The naming of lanes

The naming of lanes

June 17th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

There are several lanes in North and West Melbourne that have existed for more than 100 years without having been graced with a name. The City of Melbourne is responsible for naming and takes this responsibility seriously.

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Use plants to fertilise and repair your soil

June 17th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Nature heals itself and certain plants can help restore soil health. Plants have abilities that improve soil structure, enrich it with nutrients and encourage healthier microbial life.

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Good news to report from Parkville Gardens

June 17th, 2025 - Tom Knowles

The season has officially come and gone but there are still bright splashes of autumn colour here and there in Parkville Gardens. They make a cheerful complement to the evergreens that predominate.

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School students get a sneak peek of Parkville Station

June 17th, 2025 - Metro Tunnel

Grade 6 students from primary schools in Sunbury and Cranbourne recently got a sneak peek at Parkville Station ahead of the Metro Tunnel opening later this year.

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Colonised bodies as sites of silent protest: MONOLITH features at Arts House

June 5th, 2025 - Yihan Ai

Joel Bray Dance’s work, MONOLITH, is set to perform at Arts House from June 3 to 15, echoing and paying tribute to the spirit of protest, resistance and rebellion.

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Flemington bottle shop supports local producers

June 4th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Pin Oak Beer & Wine is not your average bottle-o. Proprietor Leanne House has created a cozy establishment that only sells drinks from small-scale independent producers.

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Boxing world champ is coming to Kensington

May 27th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Terence “Bud” Crawford, widely regarded as the world's premier pound-for-pound boxer, will take part in an exclusive live Q&A session at Melbourne Pavilion in Kensington on May 29.

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Rumble Coffee Roasters opens new espresso bar in Kensington

May 15th, 2025 - Sean Car

Kensington has a new go-to destination for specialty coffee lovers, with Rumble Coffee Roasters opening the doors to its first espresso bar on Macaulay Rd.

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Work begins on West Melbourne’s new “green oasis”

May 14th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Construction is now under way on the Greening Roden Street project, which will transform a section of West Melbourne into a vibrant, nature-filled space.

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Hidden gem of a café bringing Vietnamese flavour to West Melbourne

May 14th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

In the quiet streets of West Melbourne, a small café is quietly winning over locals with its blend of authentic Vietnamese flavours and welcoming, laid-back charm.

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