Planning
New trams to hit the tracks by 2025
Melbourne’s next generation trams (NGTs) are coming to Melbourne’s west, the state government has announced.
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Storytelling project celebrates 40 years of challenging the legal system
A storytelling project based on Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre (FKCLC) has been shortlisted for the 2022 Victorian Community History Awards.
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Kensington Neighbourhood House celebrated for creating community connections
The Melbourne Awards are a time to celebrate all the inspiring people and groups that have come together for the benefit of the community, and Kensington Neighbourhood House has been recognised as a finalist.
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The healing power of LEGO
Mini figures are in big demand with some so rare they’re selling for more than $350 in a new shop dedicated to the childhood fantasies of LEGO.
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Huge increase to greening of old buildings needed to hit 2040 net zero target
The current rate of local buildings being decarbonised per year was nowhere near that required for the City of Melbourne to reach its commitment of net zero emissions by 2040, a report has revealed.
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Small wins at the Spring Carnival
Headbands are an indispensable accessory for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival and a small boutique in Macauley Rd is getting in early with its fashion promotions.
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“West Melbourne Waterfront” plans slammed by community as “madness”
A $230 million bold plan to create a “West Melbourne Waterfront” consisting of 14-storey high buildings lining the banks of the Maribyrnong River has drawn criticism from the community as being “excessive”.
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Fury over speed camera catching out unsuspecting drivers
Kensington residents are outraged by an “unfair” speed camera that is catching out unsuspecting drivers at record levels.
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Constructions site takes shape over Footscray Rd
Work to construct an elevated roadway over Footscray Rd is taking shape as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP).
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Government “finalising” more Parkville Gardens buses
The Victorian Government has confirmed that it is “finalising details” for additional bus services to Parkville Gardens following continued advocacy from local Greens MPs Dr Tim Read and Ellen Sandell.
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Elio Sarpi recognised with community history award
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