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Veteran carriage operator calls on authorities to quit horsing around on proposed CBD ban
A horse-drawn carriage operator, who formerly used stables in Kensington, says he has been “blindsided” by a state government proposal to ban his services from operating in the CBD.
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Hawke St linear park plan still flawed, locals say
West Melbourne residents and businesses are concerned about the latest designs for a new linear park along Hawke St, which will reduce parking by increasing green space and cutting down traffic to one lane in each direction.
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The man behind 300,000 fish
Anthony Forster thinks like a fisherman and knows they love a good yarn.
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New builder appointed for new Kensington Community Recreation Centre
The company behind the Wheeler Centre development at the State Library of Victoria has been appointed as the builder of the $42 million redevelopment of the Kensington Community Recreation Centre (KCRC).
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Pressure on fish and chip shops
The price of flake has held steady in local fish and chip shops as we come out of lockdown, despite the shortage of gummy shark putting pressure on retailers.
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Kensington Primary School’s winning artwork brings Christmas cheer to Docklands
Students at Kensington Primary School are all smiles after spreading the Christmas joy to Docklands with their creative work appearing on a pop-up Christmas display.
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Termite swarm hits Kensington
An unsuspecting local couple were left running for cover after a plague of angry termites swarmed their Kensington home in November, forcing them to turn off all the lights and batten down the hatches.
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Skydiver devastated after $10K worth of gear stolen in Kensington
A Kensington skydiving enthusiast has been left gutted after a callous thief stole around $10,000 worth of gear from his car.
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Police hunt car thieves after leaving out-of-work hospitality worker gutted
Police continue to hunt for a duo after a car was stolen from outside a home in Kensington and used in a petrol drive-off in September.
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Calls for upgrade of “death-trap” crossing
Multiple organisations connected to Royal Park are calling for a safety upgrade of the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park railway station and tram intersection.
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Calls to improve lighting
“Improved” response to public housing outbreak
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