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Cooling our neighbourhoods

May 20th, 2026 - Jacqui van Heerden

Changes in land cover due to increased urbanisation can affect the urban environment and climate substantially.

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Autumn shine in Parkville Gardens

May 20th, 2026 - Tom Knowles

Bright blue skies and mild sunny days have been an autumn treat in Melbourne this year. In these conditions Parkville Gardens looks splendid.

North and West Melbourne: growing with community at the centre

May 20th, 2026 - Sarah Witty

North Melbourne and West Melbourne sit on the edge of the CBD, but they are communities with identities all their own, shaped by history, diversity and a strong sense of local connection.

“Option 2” set to end long Hawke St saga as council moves to lock in greening plan

May 14th, 2026 - Sean Car

After years of redesigns, delays and community frustration, the City of Melbourne appears finally set to bring the long-running Hawke St greening saga to a close, with councillors expected to endorse the now clearly preferred “Option 2” at the Future Melbourne Committee meeting on May 19.

Boy seriously injured after falling under train at North Melbourne Station

May 13th, 2026 - Sean Car

A schoolboy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after becoming trapped under a train at North Melbourne Station on Monday afternoon.

Calls grow for state to finish outstanding works at Kensington Primary School

April 15th, 2026 - Sean Car

Fresh calls are being made for the Victorian Government to complete long-outstanding building works at Kensington Primary School, with the school council arguing that a major upgrade project signed off years ago remains only partially finished.

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Studio Vico

April 15th, 2026 - Joyce Watts

Sylvia Hungria has always been drawn to the power of good design.

Last chance to try Asian-inspired playful “pop-up”

April 15th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Popular Victoria St pop-up Pebble Dining will close its doors on May after a six-month stint. Chef Cam Tay-Yap says he and his wife would love to find a forever home in the neighbourhood for their restaurant.

Victoria St speed cuts and Hawke St greening among latest West Gate Tunnel responses

April 15th, 2026 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has provided its latest update on the impacts of the West Gate Tunnel, outlining a series of responses now under way across North and West Melbourne and Kensington as traffic patterns continue to settle following the tunnel’s opening in December.