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New Thai restaurant lands on Errol St
Adding to the variety of multicultural cuisine on offer in North Melbourne’s heart of dining, Somkhid Heaven Thai Kitchen opened its doors to customers in late July.
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A new chapter for Kensington Business Association under Brickville’s Sean McConville
Macaulay Rd has long been the heart of Kensington, but in recent years many shopfronts have sat empty, and momentum has stalled.
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PDG to start construction on West Melbourne build-to-rent
Melbourne-based property developer PDG is set to deliver a new build-to-rent (BTR) project in West Melbourne.
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Australian Wool Testing Authority site is up for sale in Kensington
After more than half a century, the Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd (AWTA Ltd) is preparing to part ways with its long-standing Melbourne home in Kensington.
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Arts House brings bold, inclusive program to Melbourne Fringe
Arts House in North Melbourne is set to play a pivotal role in this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival, hosting a trio of bold, thought-provoking works that blur the lines between theatre, dance, storytelling and lived experience.
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Shiel St quarries, 1855 - North Melbourne
Several old maps from the early days of North Melbourne, prior to the subdivision of what became known as Hotham Hill, show three quarries in different locations.
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Greystar breaks ground on $360m Kensington build-to-rent project
Melbourne’s build-to-rent sector continues to gather pace, with developer Greystar breaking ground on its latest project in Kensington’s Macaulay urban renewal precinct.
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Mr Gonzo: from Columbia to North Melbourne
Mr Gonzo on Melrose St is uncompromisingly Colombian. Spanish chatter drifts across the tables, cumbia plays in the background, and the food is authentic in the truest sense of the word.
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West Gate Tunnel Project: What it means for North and West Melbourne
On August 28, the North and West Melbourne Association (NWMA) organised and hosted a packed community meeting at The Huddle, with locals joining in person and online.
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North Melbourne Community Hub plans endorsed
The City of Melbourne has given the green light to final concept plans for the long-awaited North Melbourne Community Hub, with councillors unanimously endorsing the $41.7 million project at the September 2 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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New laws to protect winter sunlight
Thank you to our community healthcare heroes and everyone getting vaccinated
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