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Community gathers under sunny skies in Parkville Gardens
Melbourne’s weather has a reputation for changeability, but Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association could not have asked for a more glorious day on Sunday, March 23.
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Crime rates increase in Melbourne’s north-west
Total criminal incidents North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Kensington were 33 per cent above the average of the previous nine years according to statistics released by Crime Stats Victoria last month.
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New mural unveiled at Queen Victoria Market
A new mural produced by Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation in collaboration with renowned Melbourne artist David Booth, who works under the pseudonym “Ghostpatrol” was unveiled at Queen Victoria Market on March 27.
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Council commits to a scaled-back pool splash
The City of Melbourne will be bringing back a scaled-down version of Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election promise to make swimming pool entry more affordable across the city, following a successful trial of the initiative.
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Residents call for vacant site to be turned into open space
West Melbourne residents are calling for the City of Melbourne to purchase an undeveloped local site to create new green space.
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Residents call for council to hit “pause” on greening Roden St
In a last-ditch effort to have the City of Melbourne reconsider its Roden St greening initiative, which will see several native trees replaced, a group of local residents is calling on the council to conduct further ecological studies.
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Council consults on latest parking changes in West Melbourne
West Melbourne locals have until 5pm on April 3 to have their say on the City of Melbourne’s latest suite of proposed changes as part its West Melbourne Parking Review.
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Austro Bakery reopens in North Melbourne after summer break
North Melbourne’s beloved Austro Bakery has reopened its doors after a two-month summer hiatus, welcoming back customers with its signature pastries, cakes, and focaccia.
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Royal Park stakeholders caught off-guard by council’s carpark sale
Following the City of Melbourne’s recent sale of its Little Collins St car park to billionaire Justin Hemmes, Lord Mayor Nick Reece hinted that the money raised would be used to fund capital works initiatives at Royal Park.
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Arts House celebrates 20 years
North Melbourne’s Arts House is turning 20, and it’s hosting a party to celebrate, with performances and artists from the past two decades invited back on April 6 for THE BLOWOUT.
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Locals back the park at Flemington
River Nile Block Party promises joy
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