Environment
Last chance to make flood submissions
There’s a timeless quality to the patch of riverbank down near the old stock bridge in Kensington but experts are warning residents not to be complacent.
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North Melbourne Town Hall undergoes restoration works
North Melbourne Town Hall is currently receiving a “much-needed facelift”, after works to restore the façade of the notable building began in late-February.
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Council proposes bold action to green city buildings
The City of Melbourne is set to draw inspiration from world leading cities like Singapore to create greener buildings across the city under new planning rules to improve sustainability.
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Housing volunteer humbled after being honoured with multiple awards
North Melbourne public housing resident and fierce community activist Deepa Gupta has made history after being honoured with five awards at this year’s Social Housing Volunteer Awards.
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Fans queue for collectable cards in Kensington
Card collecting enthusiasts have packed Kensington’s Melbourne Pavilion for the annual Hobby Hangout card trading show.
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Supporting our new arrivals
Local community groups now have a chance to offer support and friendship to refugees arriving in Australia through a program backed by government and run through Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA).
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North Melbourne to shimmer with Candlelight Concerts
Free Candlelight Concert series returned to Fed Square for the second consecutive year in February, with the ticketed version of the series to soon feature two shows celebrating musical icons Taylor Swift and Adele at the Meat Market in North Melbourne.
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New vape shop sparks community concern
Parents in Kensington are voicing their concern over the opening of a new e-cigarette and tobacco shop in the area, which also sells confectionery.
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Public housing offices reopen after residents felt “forgotten”
A year-long campaign to reopen housing offices in public housing buildings in North Melbourne, which left residents feeling “forgotten”, has finally been successful.
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New pedestrian crossings coming to North Melbourne, but residents concerned about safety at large intersection
New zebra crossings will be installed at busy intersections in North Melbourne to improve pedestrian safety.
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Community
Royal Park sporting field proposal sparks community concern
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