Politics
Candidates meet with north-west city locals
The Kensington Association and the North West Melbourne Association (NWMA) saw a strong turnout to their joint meet the candidates event for the Victorian seat of Melbourne at Kensington Town Hall on October 27.
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Kensington Neighbourhood House a Melbourne Award winner
After supporting the community for 47 years, Kensington Neighbourhood House (KNH) has taken home a 2022 Melbourne Award.
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Birth for Humankind delivers free support, so no-one should give birth alone
Twenty-year-old Zahra* was 30 weeks pregnant when her culturally conservative parents told her to leave the family home; they did not speak to her again.
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Annual North Melbourne Victoria Police Christmas toy and food drive returns
The annual North Melbourne Christmas toy and food drive has returned for its 20th year supporting local families who are doing it tough over the holiday period.
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Queensberry Cup attracts bumper crowds
More than 5000 locals and residents braved the elements for the inaugural running of the Queensberry Cup on October 22.
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A fun-gi event for all to indulge in
This month is Urban Agriculture Month, and to highlight the annual national movement, Kensington Stockyard Food Garden is holding a Gourmet Mushroom Growing workshop on November 20 from 10am.
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New artist to reimagine Arden Station’s history through public art commission
Following a call out to local artists to paint a mural on two Laurens St electrical boxes opposite the future Arden Station, Michael Zampogna was selected as the chosen artist on October 26.
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Street soccer supports community
A community street soccer tournament supporting disadvantaged Victorians run by social enterprise The Big Issue will take place on November 18 in North Melbourne.
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Cockie Duggan Day
A history-loving resident of North Melbourne, Brendan Gleeson, has written a poem about a sulphur-crested cockatoo called “Cockie” Duggan.
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Calling home bakers young and old
Pop-up kitchen Cirque Culinaire is calling on locals to enter its “Festive Treats Competition and Display” on Errol St on December 4 for their chance at “baking fame!”
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New children’s centre to support young families at Saints College
Compost critters reveal a complex picture
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