Politics
From broadcast to politics: The story behind Tim Smith’s federal tilt for Melbourne
It was only last year that Tim Smith was standing at the altar on the reality TV show Married at First Sight, but with the show now behind him, he has set his sights on a new venture – running for the seat of Melbourne in the upcoming federal election.
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Public housing class action dismissed
Residents of three public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne have lost their class action against the state government.
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Councillors consider submissions to its Municipal Planning Strategy
The City of Melbourne considered submissions from a variety of interest groups regarding a proposed amendment to its Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) at its April 15 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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North Melbourne residents rally against Villiers St build-to-rent project
A proposed development of more than 350 build-to-rent apartments on the former Australian Red Cross site at 23–47 Villiers St in North Melbourne has sparked concern among local residents.
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Rat-running and speeding among top concerns in Parkville Gardens road safety survey
Parkville Gardens residents have had their say during the first iteration of community consultation led by the City of Melbourne as it seeks local insights in the preparation of a new pedestrian and road safety plan for the area.
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The curious case of Macaulay’s “drainage land” drags on
The City of Melbourne’s pursuit of acquiring a piece of “drainage land” along the Moonee Ponds Creek for critical open space looks set to continue as more information is sought as to the site’s future use for flood mitigation.
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Aboriginal women’s stories and resistance at Arts House
A new exhibition about amplifying Aboriginal women’s voices will soon take over North Melbourne’s Art House.
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More Metro Tunnel milestones ahead of 2025 opening
Trains have travelled more than 100,000km inside the Metro Tunnel – the equivalent of two-and-a-half trips around the earth’s circumference – as operator Metro Trains takes over management of the project’s three completed stations.
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Autumn … Waring Wombat Season
“Autumn symbolises the inevitability of change and the beauty of transition. As summer fades away and nature prepares for winter slumber, the autumn season serves as a reminder of life’s ever-evolving nature.”
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North and West Melbourne from above: July 1938
This photograph of a part of North and West Melbourne taken from the air is fascinating for two reasons: the photograph itself, and the biography of the photographer.
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Kensington sisters launch Parents Little Helper
West Gate Tunnel construction more than “70 per cent” complete
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