Politics
Grass not looking Greener on the other side for Kensington
Kensington is set to be rezoned from the Melbourne federal electoral division to the Labor-held Maribyrnong electorate.
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Community triumphs: North Melbourne Hill Primary School to become second campus of North Melbourne Primary School
In a massive win for the community, the Victorian Government has agreed to make the proposed North Melbourne Hill Primary School (NMHPS) a second campus of the existing primary school.
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West Melbourne opens new vaccine clinic
Community health service provider Cohealth has joined the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout by opening a clinic in West Melbourne in March as part of an effort to vaccinate vulnerable community members.
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Horse dies in carriage incident
A horse pulling a carriage in North Melbourne has died in unknown circumstances while travelling on a usual route from the stable on Stubbs St in Kensington.
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Is the Arden renewal precinct a lost opportunity?
Innovative transport, mixed purpose buildings for living and work, plenty of affordable housing with limited high-rises seamlessly blending in with green space. These are some of the things Melbourne planning experts say the proposed Arden Renewal precinct will miss out on.
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New community garden for Kensington
Friends, family and local residents gathered to celebrate Kensington’s new community garden in the Younghusband Triangle on Eastwood St, complete with fruit trees, herbs and a bee-attracting garden bed.
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Wood you believe it? Tree removal gets green tick of approval
The City of Melbourne (CoM) is to remove 13 trees across three different streets in West Melbourne to facilitate a development in Abbotsford St.
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New park, path proposed along Hawke St
Traffic could be cut to one lane in each direction to accommodate a new “linear” park along Hawke Street in West Melbourne.
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Residents demand better public transport for Parkville Gardens
A political push for better public transport in Parkville Gardens is underway as residents grow tired of long waits and poor connections to railway stations and shopping areas.
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Council weighs in on North Melbourne’s disappearing seats
The City of Melbourne will replace two public seats at tram stops in Errol St after they went missing without explanation. But the North Melbourne community is still concerned about the lack of consultation and the influence of businesses in the area regarding public seating.
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West Melbourne’s cuddliest little dog
Fire engulfs shop in North Melbourne
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