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Public housing offices reopen after residents felt “forgotten”

February 15th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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

February 15th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

New zebra crossings will be installed at busy intersections in North Melbourne to improve pedestrian safety.

Building confidence through the arts

February 15th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Lisa-Marie Parker is a highly experienced voice teacher and performer, but it is her love for seeing people express themselves confidently through performing arts that makes her Vocal Studio so unique.

New public art transports locals through Arden Station’s history

February 15th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

After a number of weather-related delays late last year, local artist Michael Zampogna is very “happy” to finally present his completed public art project on Laurens St.

Historic site in North Melbourne gets “beautified”

February 15th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

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.

Cyclist death prompts call to make dangerous intersection safer

February 15th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.

Families in Parkville Gardens call for review into school zoning

February 15th, 2023 - Sean Car

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.