Politics
Works under way on Bedford St pocket park
Construction has begun on the new Bedford St pocket park, which will provide an additional 1500 square metres of open space for Kensington residents.
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Ozanam House supporting housing needs of LGBTIQA+ Victorians
North Melbourne's Ozanam House is at the heart of the Victorian Government initiative “Pride in Place”, which is supporting more than 570 LGBTIQA+ individuals across the state with access to safe and inclusive housing assistance.
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Tahlia Palmer named Creative in Residence at Victorian Archives Centre
Interdisciplinary artist Tahlia Palmer has been chosen as the inaugural Creative in Residence at North Melbourne’s Victorian Archives Centre.
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West Melbourne businesses win council funding
Two West Melbourne businesses have received a boost thanks to the City of Melbourne’s Small Business Grants Program, which aims to support new ventures and boost existing businesses in the city.
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Community Fun Day to champion local cause
The Flemington and Kensington Bowling Club is proud to be holding its third annual Community Fun Day during this year’s Easter break.
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Melbourne’s pets in good hands at renovated Lort Smith Hospital
The country’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital has officially unveiled its newly renovated facilities, with upgrades set to provide the best possible care to Melbourne’s four-legged friends.
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New neighbourhood pages helping drive community action
Online “neighbourhood portals” for Kensington, North Melbourne and West Melbourne introduced in late 2022 have helped better connect communities, the City of Melbourne has said.
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New homes open in North Melbourne
A $40 million social and affordable housing complex build in North Melbourne has been completed with residents moving into 78 new homes.
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North Melbourne residents unite against demolition of public housing
I recently joined a packed event in North Melbourne, where residents gathered to talk about how they can work together to stop the demolition and privatisation of public housing in North Melbourne and Flemington.
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Unison Housing … what are you thinking?!
Many will know that our Kensington Community Network (KCN) meets regularly to share news, perspectives and needs in the community. This committee is jointly managed and chaired by Unison’s Deb Wilson and Rebecca Smith from Kensington Neighbourhood House (KNH).
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“Deep anger”: Kensington childcare closure leaves parents in the lurch
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