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Drivers advised to use detours as major works take shape in West Melbourne

March 18th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The Department of Transport says it continues to monitor traffic flows along Macaulay Rd in Kensington while detours remain in place to accommodate several projects in West Melbourne.

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Royal Mail Hotel up for sale after relaunching as a new home for veterans

March 18th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Royal Mail Hotel up for sale after relaunching as a new home for veterans

Playing up in hospitality

March 18th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

In Bellair St opposite the station there’s a café called Fruits of Passion that has seen more flamboyant days.

“Worst electoral system in the country?” Warnings sent to agents after 2020 election probe

March 18th, 2022 - David Schout

A City of Melbourne councillor has conceded that it “might just take the prize for the worst electoral system in the country” after 20 real estate agents were warned following an investigation into the 2020 election.

Demolition of old Kensington Community Recreation Centre begins

March 18th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Bulldozers have moved in to demolish the old Kensington Community Recreation Centre (KCRC), making way for the $42 million revamped version set for completion in late 2023.

New 40km/h speed limits in North Melbourne under final review

March 18th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

The Department of Transport (DoT) is in the final stages of reviewing new 40km/h speed limits for roads in North Melbourne after a request from the City of Melbourne (CoM), but signs have been covered up for around a year according to locals.

Elderly lady loses $6k to Telstra scam

March 18th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

A North Melbourne local has warned of a sophisticated scam targeting Telstra customers after she was tricked into giving her credit card details over on the phone, leaving her feeling “scared” and “ashamed”.

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