Planning
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”.
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Fire 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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Digital divide exposed as Greens launch plan for free wi-fi in public housing
Greens MP for Melbourne Ellen Sandell has launched a plan to provide free wi-fi for the city’s public housing residents amid the release of a University of Melbourne report exposing digital inequality in the public housing sector.
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West Melbourne residents “very concerned” as no commitments are made to West Gate Tunnel Project noise barrier
A community campaign to have noise walls built as part of the Wurundjeri Way extension has not given residents “any certainty” after the state government maintained the project could be achieved without such a facility.
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Two new hospitals to sit next to future Arden railway station
New campuses of the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women’s Hospitals will sit next to the future Arden Metro Tunnel station from 2031 in a state government plan that could transform the local precinct.
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Safety summit addresses community concerns including e-scooter use
A safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups and stakeholders, to address various issues facing the municipality.
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Community open day celebrates new school hub for families
The northwest community has gathered for a day of fun and activities after the Debney Meadows Primary School in Flemington threw open its doors in celebration of a new community hub.
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Queensberry Cup: the race that stops North and West Melbourne
This October, the streets of North Melbourne will transform into a sea of festivity with the running of the inaugural Queensberry Cup.
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Community Food Map tackles food insecurity
A new interactive digital map allowing residents to access the locations of food programs, services, and resources has been launched as part of a City of Melbourne initiative to help tackle food insecurity.
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Community rejoices over hard-fought bus service increase
The Parkville Gardens community is celebrating after its campaign to increase bus services to its neighbourhood was finally a success.
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