Planning
Residents step up campaign to have traffic noise reduced from West Gate Tunnel
The Department of Transport (DoT) is reviewing growing concerns raised by residents in relation to traffic impacts from the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) as it opened the door to “mitigation measures”.
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Parkville Gardens commuters continue to wait for better bus services as the Greens seek answers
The Parkville Gardens community stands to wait longer for a more frequent bus service after the state government confirmed it was “continuing to plan” its delivery, leaving commuters frustrated.
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Kensington locals fight against proposed development which would be “completely out of character”
Kensington residents are fighting a proposal to put a mixed-use development in their historic street, saying its size would have a “very negative impact”.
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Council considers new park outside North Melbourne Town Hall
The City of Melbourne will assess the “benefits, opportunities and impacts” of a new forecourt or park on Queensberry St adjacent to North Melbourne Town Hall following its June 14 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Kensington Neighbourhood Portal goes live, helping connect communities
A new online interactive portal where residents can learn more about the Kensington neighbourhood and have their say on local matters has officially launched.
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Council meets with North Melbourne locals
The next iteration of its “neighbourhood series” of community-held Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meetings saw the City of Melbourne assemble with North Melbourne locals at the Meat Market on June 14.
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Raptor in Royal Park
Ken Tay, a self-taught amateur photographer, started photographing in Royal Park two to three years ago for two hours of freedom and sanity each day during lockdown.
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Key bike lane projects to start this year
The installation of protected bike lanes on Arden St and Macaulay Rd will begin before the end of 2022 after the City of Melbourne confirmed the projects were in their final stages of approval.
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Dogs free to have fun
Popular parks in West Melbourne and Kensington could receive off-leash dog areas under a plan being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Community bands together to help bring little Theo home after he was struck by a car
A North Melbourne woman has spoken of her relief after being reunited with her furry friend who ran away after being hit by a car.
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$2 swims return for 2026, but not yet in Kensington
So much more than basket weaving!
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