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New pedestrian crossings coming to North Melbourne, but residents concerned about safety at large intersection
New zebra crossings will be installed at busy intersections in North Melbourne to improve pedestrian safety.
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Building confidence through the arts
Lisa-Marie Parker is a highly experienced voice teacher and performer, but it is her love for seeing people express themselves confidently through performing arts that makes her Vocal Studio so unique.
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New public art transports locals through Arden Station’s history
After a number of weather-related delays late last year, local artist Michael Zampogna is very “happy” to finally present his completed public art project on Laurens St.
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Historic site in North Melbourne gets “beautified”
An historic fire station in North Melbourne is in the process of becoming a green oasis after receiving $14,000 as part of the City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Fund Grant Program.
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Cyclist death prompts call to make dangerous intersection safer
The death of a cyclist at a dangerous West Melbourne intersection has been labelled a “preventable tragedy” as community calls mount to make the road safer.
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Families in Parkville Gardens call for review into school zoning
Residents living in Parkville Gardens are asking the state government to consider updating school zoning for their neighbourhood, with local students currently forced to contend with dangerous traffic conditions to access schools west of the Citylink freeway.
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Greens push for Maribyrnong flood inquiry
State Member for Melbourne Ellen Sandell and her Greens counterparts have introduced a motion calling for the Victorian Government to establish a parliamentary inquiry into last year’s Maribyrnong River floods.
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From ramshackle ruins to this
Behind the factory walls on Abbotsford St is a gallery that has gone quietly about its art business for 15 years.
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Jenny’s unwavering commitment to preserving political history
Kensington academic, historian, and award-winning biographer Jenny Hocking has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2023 Australia Day honours list.
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Fred’s passion for helping young people achieve their potential
Fred Alale, a passionate member of The Huddle advisory committee at North Melbourne Football Club, says he was honoured to be appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
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“No one will be left behind”: how government’s social housing model could play out at public housing towers
Phined Coffee brings its filtered coffee vision to North Melbourne
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