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Climate crisis continues
Last month, as I stood watching the flood waters rise in Kensington and locals worry about their homes and safety, it was crystal clear that the climate crisis is happening right here, right now in Melbourne.
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Zoo brews up wildlife-friendly coffee opening
A brand-new way for coffee-loving Melburnians to help save wildlife has been launched at Melbourne Zoo.
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Asbestos to be removed from historic gas building
The owners of a historic archives building that was once used as part of an old Gas Regulating House in North Melbourne are assessing their options of removing asbestos before maintenance can be undertaken.
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Spring Fling in Parkville Gardens
The skies were grey and threatening but spirits were as sunny as could be. That’s how it was at the Children’s Amazing (not really a) Race on October 23.
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A place for every student
A unique outlook, broad curriculum and a focus on brilliant teaching are part of Haileybury City’s success story.
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Coming soon to North Melbourne
You probably haven’t been able to tell with all this rain lately, but spring has well and truly sprung, and I for one am thrilled.
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Managing pests using nature – part one
Traditionally gardeners have been very active when it comes to pests, with all sorts of creative interventions being undertaken. Recently these methods have seen gardeners turning to applying chemicals in the form of pesticides and herbicides.
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Creating more sustainable strata lots – what can be done?
Over the years as a strata manager, countless owners have come to me with bold plans to make their lot more sustainable by installing solar panels. They go out, get a quote, present it to their committee of management and it gets voted down. Why?
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State election – the short answers
Last month in this column we asked the question of the major parties competing at the forthcoming state election – what are your party’s policies on short-stays?
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Iconic pub undergoes a new lease of life
A complete refurbishment is under way at North Melbourne’s historic Court House Hotel with its doors expected to reopen early next year.
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Community gets first look at Younghusband redevelopment vision as plans tweaked
Comedy Festival returns
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