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Community bands together to rescue a parrot in Kensington
A lorikeet parrot found exhausted and disorientated on a Kensington footpath has made a strong recovery thanks to a heartfelt community effort.
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Local club on the move to Docklands
Soccer club announces move, “waving goodbye to our North Melbourne legacy”.
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“Goodbye, for now”: farewell Nabe Studios
Nabe Studios, an all-accepting space for emerging artists and a creative haven for the Kensington community, is sadly closing its doors later this year – but not without a few final hurrahs.
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Meat Market transforms into a diverse hub of First Nations art
Deadly Fringe will take over the Cobblestone Pavilion at North Melbourne’s Meat Market from October 12 to 15 as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, celebrating First Nations storytelling in the arts industry.
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“Nowhere to go”: disabled man forced to sleep in park after housing case “mishandled”
A disabled man experiencing homelessness in Parkville Gardens says he’s living a life of uncertainty after his housing application was reportedly “carelessly mishandled”.
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Community gets first look at Younghusband redevelopment vision as plans tweaked
Developers and architects behind the major redevelopment of the 122-year-old Younghusband Woolstores in Kensington have met face-to-face with community members, with feedback resulting in slight changes to the plans.
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Social Animals: the new barber that is a cut above the rest
West Melbourne’s Social Animals Barbershop is anything but your typical barber, and the story behind its founder is just as intriguing.
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Little Legends - Isobel
Isobel, 11, Kensington Junior Soccer Club
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Lightning, dwarfism, community at Arts House
Zoë Barry was hit by lightning, thrice. Now the award-winning cellist responds with a hair-raising solo performance charged by her uncanny encounters.
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Snakes sighted at Maribyrnong River, residents urged to be vigilant
Locals, fear not! These snakes are only Mark Pelley’s pets, and the professional snake catcher appeared with them last month to remind residents to be vigilant following several recent sightings along the banks of the Maribyrnong River as Melbourne enters spring.
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The Leveson celebrates 21 years with local business award
Errol St businesses divided over pop-up greenery and seats
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