Politics

Greens push for Maribyrnong flood inquiry

Greens push for Maribyrnong flood inquiry

February 15th, 2023 - Sean Car

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

February 15th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

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

February 15th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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

February 15th, 2023 - Sean Car

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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”.   

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$2 swims return for 2026, but not yet in Kensington

$2 swims return for 2026, but not yet in Kensington

November 19th, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien
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