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A bold, colourful vision for West Melbourne

A bold, colourful vision for West Melbourne

April 13th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

West Melbourne’s Marylin Monroe may have caught your eye as you stroll down Stanley St.

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Council endorses North Melbourne Heritage Review

April 13th, 2022 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has rung in a new era of heritage protections in North Melbourne after endorsing the first review of the area’s heritage assets in nearly 40 years.

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Good news for recycling glass

April 13th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

A new glass recycling plant has been put through its paces over the past three months and the guys down at the Dynon Rd depot are pleased with its performance.

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Residents express dismay after thieves take off with parcels

April 13th, 2022 - David Schout

A Kensington resident has been left furious after heartless thieves stole a food box parcel from her doorstep, which was later found ripped-up and discarded a few houses away.

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Rollicking tale of local strongman

April 13th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

A new book has everyone talking in Queensberry St about the feats of a local strongman known as the Mighty Apollo.

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Fire-ravaged shop could be turned new development under new plans

April 13th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A Kensington shop that was gutted by fire almost a year ago could be transformed into a five-storey mixed-use development under plans being considered by the City of Melbourne.

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A community pantry with a paw-sitive spin

April 13th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

After noticing an increase in locals asking for cat and dog food, the McCracken St Food Share Pantry has partnered with Pets Of The Homeless Australia (POTH) and extended their pantry goods to now include pet food.

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Craft back in a big way

April 13th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

The magic of objects tells the story of Neo Ceramics in Abbotsford St, a pottery studio with a master craftsman in the background creating opportunities for locals to get involved in the ceramics craze.

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Cheeky parrot returns home thanks to a heartfelt community effort

April 13th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A mischievous parrot that went missing from her Kensington home has been reunited with her frantic owners after being found just a few blocks away.

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Jeffcott St development changes tack

April 13th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

A new 23-storey residential tower proposed for West Melbourne’s Flagstaff Precinct will now stage its development in an effort to keep residential apartments separate from a potential residential hotel on the adjoining blocks.

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