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Plenty coming up in Parkville Gardens

September 13th, 2023 - Tom Knowles

We’ve got a spring in our step here in Parkville Gardens. We’re gearing up for some great get-togethers.

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Why compost at home?

September 13th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden

Composting is one of the most powerful actions an individual can take to reduce food waste, address climate change, and build healthy soil.

“Nowhere to go”: disabled man forced to sleep in park after housing case “mishandled”

September 13th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A disabled man experiencing homelessness in Parkville Gardens says he’s living a life of uncertainty after his housing application was reportedly “carelessly mishandled”.

Community gets first look at Younghusband redevelopment vision as plans tweaked

September 13th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Developers and architects behind the major redevelopment of the 122-year-old Younghusband Woolstores in Kensington have met face-to-face with community members, with feedback resulting in slight changes to the plans.

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Social Animals: the new barber that is a cut above the rest

September 13th, 2023 - Jack Hayes

West Melbourne’s Social Animals Barbershop is anything but your typical barber, and the story behind its founder is just as intriguing.

Little Legends - Isobel

September 13th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Isobel, 11, Kensington Junior Soccer Club

Lightning, dwarfism, community at Arts House

September 13th, 2023 - Edmund Coleman

Zoë Barry was hit by lightning, thrice. Now the award-winning cellist responds with a hair-raising solo performance charged by her uncanny encounters.

Snakes sighted at Maribyrnong River, residents urged to be vigilant

September 13th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Locals, fear not! These snakes are only Mark Pelley’s pets, and the professional snake catcher appeared with them last month to remind residents to be vigilant following several recent sightings along the banks of the Maribyrnong River as Melbourne enters spring.