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Former councillor honoured for services to local government and environment

February 15th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Former City of Melbourne councillor and Kensington resident Dr Cathy Oke has always had a desire to contribute to her community.

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Yasseen makes a difference to the multicultural community

February 15th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Yasseen Musa, a passionate volunteer, who was named a multicultural ambassador with the North Melbourne Football Club, said he was “ridiculously flabbergasted” when told of his Australia Day honour.

Dental van roadshow supports public housing residents

February 15th, 2023 - Sean Car

Community health provider Cohealth is supporting residents living in public housing high-rise estates in Melbourne’s north and west, including North Melbourne, with access to mobile dental services.

North Melbourne heritage review moves forward

February 15th, 2023 - Sean Car

City of Melbourne councillors will meet on February 21 to endorse an improved final version of the North Melbourne Heritage Review following public exhibition which took place between August and September last year.

Missing cat returns home after two years of adventuring

February 15th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

North Melbourne resident Sarah Gibbins spent two long years wondering if she would ever see her beloved cat Sleeves again.

New poetry book explores a “soulful and satirical” view of Gardiner Reserve

February 15th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

From hats, coats, and shoes “left behind” at Gardiner Reserve, a new poetry book looks at how “we can find meaning, and even humour” in the “things we once held dear”.

Celebrating the short list

February 15th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

A North Melbourne writer has been short-listed for the annual Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and joins an illustrious crew of those nominated for prizes.