Arts & Culture
Forget about the bad old days
The desk is being confined to history and replaced by new designer items such as the “Waffle” and the “Axel”.
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At the Zoo
There’s a big difference between having an opinion about racing and actually going to the Melbourne Cup and experiencing the vibe.
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Kensington Community Recreation Centre redevelopment delayed after asbestos discovered
The redevelopment of the Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (KCRC) will be delayed by about six months after crews found asbestos in the ground.
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Arden vision “at risk” as council takes urgent steps to resolve issues
The City of Melbourne has vowed to hold the state government to account after the final details of North Melbourne’s Arden precinct plan had “fallen well short” of expectations.
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West End developer launches grant program to “kick-start” retail
The developer of West Melbourne’s West End precinct is offering businesses grants of up to $150,000 to take up tenancies along Melbourne’s newest retail precinct and laneway, Wominjeka Walk.
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Key council reports to be made public far earlier
Locals could be given an extra week to consider important council reports after the City of Melbourne pledged to amend its governance rules.
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Fury over parking fine after the council temporarily changed the rules on Kensington Rd
A Kensington resident is fighting an “unfair” parking fine after the City of Melbourne temporarily changed its parking restrictions on Kensington Rd while conducting footpath works.
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Popular theatre restaurant Witches in Britches hits the market, but it may not spell the end of the business
West Melbourne’s iconic Witches in Britches theatre restaurant building is up for sale after three spooktacular decades of entertaining audiences.
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Ombudsman says “never too late” to apologise to public housing residents over lockdown
Deepa Gupta’s eyes become moist when she recalls the moment her North Melbourne public housing tower was shut down to contain a possible COVID-19 outbreak, sparking “chaos and confusion”.
Read MoreFire engulfs shop in North Melbourne
A fire that broke out in a North Melbourne shop is being investigated after it caused extensive damage.
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Death of an Idea
Kensington sisters launch Parents Little Helper
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