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Public space plan next to North Melbourne Town Hall knocked back

April 10th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A City of Melbourne proposal to create a new public space next to the North Melbourne Town Hall has been knocked back by the state government after concerns were cited over potential traffic impacts.

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Bringing the sunshine to hairstyling

April 10th, 2024 - Joyce Watts

In a vintage-inspired space in North Melbourne, you will find the bubbly Poppy Liu and a bright blue budgerigar named Kenny. Together, they are at the helm of Kenny and the Sunshine Girls.

The community group bringing light to Kensington Station garden

April 10th, 2024 - Gemma Grant

Kerrie Gilbert has lived in Kensington for 39 years. She loves its proximity to Melbourne’s shops, cafes, and facilities – and easy access to the city via train.

Jo Ryan unveils Ordered Chaos at Blender Studios

April 10th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Graphic designer and pop-up artist Jo Ryan brings her solo exhibition to Blender Studios in West Melbourne, showcasing her vibrant and unique style with a series of “communication landscapes”.

Kensington Rec Centre construction progressing

April 10th, 2024 - Gemma Grant

The Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is moving closer to completion, with planned street closures in place this month to accommodate construction.

City of Melbourne puts state government on notice over Moonee Ponds Creek

April 10th, 2024 - Sean Car

City of Melbourne councillors have lashed the state government for its lack of progress in revitalising the city section of the Moonee Ponds Creek.

Electrical Trades Union hopes to expand with land rezoning

April 10th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has put forward a proposal to rezone its land to mixed-use so it can expand the offices of its North Melbourne headquarters.

Council gets back control of laneways, leaving door open for community garden

April 10th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne has declared two laneways in North Melbourne as public highways, allowing it greater control to address concerns of traffic and safety issues and opening the opportunity of re-establishing a community garden.

ಒಡಲಾಳ Odalala: a “full building takeover” of Arts House

April 10th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

In celebration of Dalit History Month, ಒಡಲಾಳ Odalala has taken over Arts House in diverse and immersive activation, delving into the history of castes, migration, gender, and sexuality through a series of exhibitions, screenings, and discussions from April 3 to 27.