Environment
Historic site in North Melbourne gets “beautified”
An historic fire station in North Melbourne is in the process of becoming a green oasis after receiving $14,000 as part of the City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Fund Grant Program.
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Cyclist death prompts call to make dangerous intersection safer
The death of a cyclist at a dangerous West Melbourne intersection has been labelled a “preventable tragedy” as community calls mount to make the road safer.
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Families in Parkville Gardens call for review into school zoning
Residents living in Parkville Gardens are asking the state government to consider updating school zoning for their neighbourhood, with local students currently forced to contend with dangerous traffic conditions to access schools west of the Citylink freeway.
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Greens push for Maribyrnong flood inquiry
State Member for Melbourne Ellen Sandell and her Greens counterparts have introduced a motion calling for the Victorian Government to establish a parliamentary inquiry into last year’s Maribyrnong River floods.
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From ramshackle ruins to this
Behind the factory walls on Abbotsford St is a gallery that has gone quietly about its art business for 15 years.
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Jenny’s unwavering commitment to preserving political history
Kensington academic, historian, and award-winning biographer Jenny Hocking has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2023 Australia Day honours list.
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Fred’s passion for helping young people achieve their potential
Fred Alale, a passionate member of The Huddle advisory committee at North Melbourne Football Club, says he was honoured to be appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
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Former councillor honoured for services to local government and environment
Former City of Melbourne councillor and Kensington resident Dr Cathy Oke has always had a desire to contribute to her community.
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Yasseen makes a difference to the multicultural community
Yasseen Musa, a passionate volunteer, who was named a multicultural ambassador with the North Melbourne Football Club, said he was “ridiculously flabbergasted” when told of his Australia Day honour.
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Dental van roadshow supports public housing residents
Community health provider Cohealth is supporting residents living in public housing high-rise estates in Melbourne’s north and west, including North Melbourne, with access to mobile dental services.
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Affordable housing proposed on council land
FOGO waste service keeps a lid on landfill
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