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The Victorian Government supports private market rate rents
The Big Housing Build absorbed the original Public Housing Renewal Program (PHRP), which included up to 11 public housing estates.
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R U OK … with change?
Yes, I know, a big question … too general. There’s so much that is changing, some change we welcome, but other change we resist … even fear. The speed of change (ref. Future Shock by Alvin Toffler 1970) is often the biggest challenge! Resisting, monitoring, or advocating for change is core Kensington Association business.
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Your North & West Melbourne Precinct
We are thrilled to introduce you to the North & West Melbourne Precinct Association (NWMPA), a volunteer-led organisation consisting of passionate local business owners who champion the precinct and local businesses.
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A history of composting in Kensington
Kensington community has embraced composting since the establishment of the street composting bins founded by local, Michelle Twyford.
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French gentleman-like Philippe
Emma and Harvey usually walk their miniature Schnauzer around Kensington and Flemington as the little pal could explore the local area.
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A fly on the wall
Okay, so summer’s over and you’re sick of the sight and sound of flies buzzing around, following your every move, landing on your food, crawling around your eyes; getting in your hair. And here’s some bloke expecting you to read about them. Huh, some chance.
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Residents at wits’ end over parking chaos
Residents in Stanley St, West Melbourne, are growing increasingly frustrated over a lack of parking in their street, arguing the City of Melbourne is not doing enough to fix the issue.
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Brotherhood Books in Kensington up and running after being devastated by floods
Brotherhood Books, a Kensington-based social enterprise, which sells second-hand books online to raise money for community projects, is back in operation after being ruined by flood waters last October.
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Alpha Lewis: a sign of good business
Creating unique and captivating signage is a high priority for the team at Alpha Lewis Signs, but it’s the business’s strong family values that continues to see it thrive.
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Friendly parrot may be banned outdoors after ruffling the council’s feathers
VB, a chatty rainbow lorikeet, loves to greet his West Melbourne neighbours from his cage, and has done so for the past five years.
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Victorian Government slammed for lack of apology to public housing residents
Community Fun Day to champion local cause
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