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New Pilates studio opens in Kensington with strong local turnout
A new Pilates studio has opened in Kensington, with locals turning out in force to welcome do pilates Kensington at its official launch on May 2.
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“Luminous pulse” shines through Cheng Lei’s story
A “gripping and unexpectedly revealing” work written and performed by journalist Cheng Lei that is premiering at Arts House this month is not just about retelling the suffering of her three-year detention in China, Lei says, but “explor[ing] something universal”.
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Funding lifeline for cohealth clinics, but management concerns remain unresolved
The federal government has pledged a further $1.5 million to help keep cohealth’s general practice services operating in Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington for another year.
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Ninetieth anniversary of the Lort Smith Animal Hospital
Honouring the past, shaping the future was the theme of a recent event celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in North Melbourne.
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Antisemitism submission sparks protest debate at Town Hall
A City of Melbourne submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism that flags changes to the management of Melbourne’s pro-Palestine protests caused division as well as “furious agreement” when it came before the Future Melbourne Committee on May 5.
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Fresh budget funding keeps Arden Secondary School moving, but questions remain
The long-awaited Arden Secondary School has received a further funding boost in the Victorian Budget, offering another positive sign that planning for the new inner-city high school is continuing, even if key details remain frustratingly unclear.
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Winter light on Errol St: the Courthouse Hotel brings the neighbourhood together
There's a particular kind of winter in North Melbourne that doesn't ask you to stay inside.
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Extraordinary chef shares classic dish
“If you're in a room with West Africans, and you want to start the conversation, just talk about who makes the best jollof,” says Evette Quoibia, the owner of Jollof Vibe.
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Kensington’s Bakery Hill offering new whisky tours
A boutique family-owned whisky distillery in the heart of the north-west is offering peeks into the creation of its enticing beverages as well as tastes, tales, learnings, atmosphere and a general love for the drink.
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1851: North and West Melbourne
July 1, 1851, was an important date in the history of Victoria, and particularly for North and West Melbourne.
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North and West Melbourne, Kensington score key wins in cautious council budget
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