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Cherished cake shop set to close after the pandemic’s “relentless stress” takes its toll
A popular cake shop in North Melbourne will close its doors after pandemic fatigue took its toll on the small business.
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Fears apartment complex “could change nature” of Kensington
Kensington residents are concerned about a plan to turn an old Vision Australia building into an apartment complex, saying it would have a “negative contribution” to the neighbourhood.
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Cult-favourite tofu shop moves to West Melbourne
When Tofu Shoten first opened as a tiny pop-up counter in a Brunswick café last year, word quickly spread that some of the freshest tofu in Victoria was being handmade on site.
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Christmas in July at the Queen Victoria Market
This month Queen Victoria Market (QVM) transforms into a winter wonderland in readiness for the iconic Winter Night Market’s annual Christmas in July.
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Striding for a healthier community
If you’re a regular to Macaulay Rd, you would have noticed the fresh new fit-out and distinctive orange branding of Kensington’s Stride Health Collective.
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Farm to mug: healthy tea revolutionised
Since purchasing a Bunyip farm in 1999, husband and wife Deva and Lily Wijeyewardene have been making the most of the farm that was previously used to grow herbal teas.
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New pop-up shop celebrates First Nations women in arts and business
The owners behind a new women's fashion and toy pop-up shop in North Melbourne say they are excited to create a space that also celebrates First Nations women through cultural workshops.
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Giant leap forward for Macaulay Precinct
The City of Melbourne has endorsed new planning controls to its ambitious Macaulay Structure Plan which addresses key issues of flooding, affordable housing, transport, and reflecting the “distinct character” of four new distinct precincts.
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Residents step up campaign to have traffic noise reduced from West Gate Tunnel
The Department of Transport (DoT) is reviewing growing concerns raised by residents in relation to traffic impacts from the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) as it opened the door to “mitigation measures”.
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Parkville Gardens commuters continue to wait for better bus services as the Greens seek answers
The Parkville Gardens community stands to wait longer for a more frequent bus service after the state government confirmed it was “continuing to plan” its delivery, leaving commuters frustrated.
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West End Art Space unveils trio of thought-provoking exhibitions
Shark Tank for community members
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