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North Melbourne local teams up with close friend to launch book
A North Melbourne resident and her close friend have celebrated the launch of their new book, which offers a practical guide in “cleaning up your admin load”.
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Labor look to address decade slide as Greens favoured to win again
Ahead of the federal election on May 21, North West City News looks at the seat of Melbourne and whether Labor candidate Keir Paterson can halt the party’s huge slide in first-preference votes since 2010.
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Bandt’s bid to keep Melbourne liveable
Speaking to North West City News ahead of the May 21 election, Adam Bandt said one of the best things about being Greens leader was taking “Melbourne’s values to the national stage.”
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Oldest home in West Melbourne captures the heart of US-based artist
A beautiful Victorian-era cottage believed to be the oldest home in West Melbourne has been captured in watercolour by an artist based some 15,000km away.
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Ukrainian cookbooks sell out
The purplish tinge of a nice beetroot-stained pickled cabbage might not appeal to everyone but there has been a surge in interest in Ukrainian recipes since the beginning of the war.
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Haileybury’s student koala project becomes a beacon of hope
Following the devastating Black Summer bushfires in 2019 and 2020, the Haileybury school community felt motivated to support the conservation of impacted koalas.
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The Winter Night Market is back!
Grab your scarf, beanie, gloves and get ready to warm yourselves as the Queen Victoria Market’s famous Winter Night Market returns after a three-year hiatus.
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Life on eight legs
Clearing out the back garden I came across this hairy orange monster with the most delightful yellow eyebrows. Assuming I’d discovered a new species I checked the reference books only to find I’d been beaten to it many times.
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Barny the barnacle loves a cuddle
Vanessa has had her beloved dog Barny for more than a year now, and he’s adjusted to city life quite well.
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Joey joy: Melbourne Zoo welcomes new kangaroo
It may not yet be old enough to hop, skip or jump, but an adorable new resident at Melbourne Zoo is quickly winning over the hearts of anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
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The West Melbourne Apollo building
Exhibitions shed light on local artists
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