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Lockdown weary kids embrace orienteering fun at Parkville Gardens
After months of being confined to their homes, the children of Parkville Gardens have wasted no time soaking up the outdoors while enjoying a fun day of orienteering.
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New adult education centre for West Melbourne
West Melbourne residents are concerned by a proposed reduction in car parking and waiver of bike spaces for the use of a Spencer St building as a new adult education centre.
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New chestnut trees pop up in Kensington
New trees have been planted along a street in Kensington as part of a City of Melbourne renewal program.
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Mailbox thief caught on camera
A Kensington Banks father has spoken of his frustration after a person walking their dog was caught on CCTV allegedly helping themselves to a parcel from his mailbox.
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“As big as it gets”: City of Melbourne clashes with State Government over Arden Precinct
Bulky buildings, a lack of affordable housing and no way to achieve zero emissions are just some of the grievances the City of Melbourne (CoM) has flagged with the Victorian Government’s final Arden Structure Plan as it stands.
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Residents weigh in on Shiel St housing plans
North Melbourne residents have voiced their concerns over a proposed community housing block in Shiel St which will be exempt from normal planning requirements as part of the Victorian Government’s “Big Housing Build” blitz.
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Black panther of North Melbourne rescued
North Melbourne cat Diablo – or the “black panther of Plane Tree Way” as local kids call him – found himself in a predicament when he went for a wander in early October.
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Passionate about travel
It could take a while before the pleasure of overseas travel beats the uncertainties of permits, vaccination passports, quarantine, bubbles and ticketing complications but don’t give up.
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Toy library finds new, larger home
A new 100sqm toy library has set up in North Melbourne thanks to support from the City of Melbourne after the previous site in Kensington closed, helping one thrifty local save $10,000.
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Thieves steal car from cash-strapped hospitality worker
A Kensington man who has lost work due to COVID restrictions has been left reeling after his car was stolen and later found burnt out last month.
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Parkville Gardens planning in council hands
Dissent: a game of choices and morality
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