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Road map offers “glimmer of hope”, but traders fear strict limits will hamper business
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says Victoria’s road map out of lockdown offers “a glimmer of hope for traders” as pandemic restrictions are set to be eased by late October.
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Council sends statement on violence against women
The City of Melbourne has pledged to improve women’s safety and participation in its latest violence against women strategy.
Read MoreHospo help on outdoor dining fees, infrastructure
Local cafes, restaurants and bars won’t charged outdoor dining fees until April 2022, after the City of Melbourne waived permit fees for another five months.
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Tradie gutted after tools stolen from ute
An apprentice arborist and volunteer firefighter has been left shattered after $5000 worth of tools were stolen from his ute in Kensington last month.
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Why does Melbourne have the state’s lowest vaccination rate?
Federal figures indicated that, in mid-September, the City of Melbourne had the lowest vaccination levels in all of Victoria. A deeper dive into the figures, however, suggests there could be an explanation for this.
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“All hands-on deck” to help Afghan refugee arrivals
For Amelia Tauoqooqo, a Cohealth nurse on the COVID-19 frontline in West Melbourne and the CBD, the call to assist Afghan refugees has been heartbreaking but concedes “you’ll never find a more pragmatic, resilient group of people”.
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Mailbox smashed in hit and run, leaving $5000 damage
A truck that is believed to have hit and destroyed a brick mailbox in Kensington before driving off has left an estimated $5000 damage bill.
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Spring nesting in full swing at Royal Park
With spring nesting season in full swing, inner city locals are enjoying the array of native birds on display at Royal Park.
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Art hot spot for the ‘hood
There’s a stretch along Victoria St, West Melbourne, where artists, known and unknown, have been at work during the pandemic.
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Locals back the park at Flemington
The rose garden at Flemington Racecourse might be closed to the public but the pig face is blooming near the wetlands and locals are taking advantage of the setting.
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It’s time to celebrate small businesses
Kensington Association at a crossroad
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