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Public housing residents win campaign to enrol at North Melbourne Primary School
Families at North Melbourne’s public housing towers are rejoicing as they can finally gain enrolment access to North Melbourne Primary School.
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Making your home at Udom House
Udom House is not your average West Melbourne café.
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New open space proposed for Kensington
An old warehouse next to the Moonee Ponds Creek in Kensington could be knocked down and the site turned into a vibrant green space under a City of Melbourne proposal.
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Council launches community engagement for renewal of Royal Park
The City of Melbourne is inviting the community to have its say on the Royal Park Master Plan as it enters the first stage of engagement, with the two-year process beginning in November.
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Queensberry Cup roars back for 2023
The Queensberry Cup returned with a bang for 2023, with more than 8000 in attendance to enjoy the fun and fanfare of live music, food, arts, culture, and of course, the billycart race that stops North Melbourne.
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“No one will be left behind”: how government’s social housing model could play out at public housing towers
Could the state government’s “ground-lease” social housing model, as seen in recent developments such as those in Prahran, provide the formula for what’s to come at the 44 soon-to-be-demolished public housing towers across Melbourne?
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Trio of buildings with affordable housing approved for West Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has endorsed an $80 million mixed-use development plan in West Melbourne that would include offices, food and drink venues, apartments, and affordable housing.
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Exhibitions shed light on local artists
The art scene in North and West Melbourne is attracting art creators and appreciators through a number of exhibitions being held this year.
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Michele Lee performs groundbreaking Hmong work
Hmong-Australian writer, Michele Lee, will take over North Melbourne’s Arts House in her “somewhat autobiographical” show titled, How Do I Let You Die?, that will leave audiences with a nagging feeling that they ought to call their parents.
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Best places to eat and drink: November
Whether you’re after a relaxed drink with friends or a more sophisticated dining experience, the North West City has something for everyone to enjoy.
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Council’s development windfall reignites calls to secure Macaulay “drainage land” for open space
Rat spotting on the Maribyrnong
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