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New plans unveiled for $42m community recreation centre
Designs have been unveiled for a $42m redevelopment of the Kensington Community Recreation Centre, which includes a new pool and three indoor multi-sports courts.
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Heavy investment in new CBD North urban renewal
The Victorian Government has announced $44.6 million to fund a new “green spine” linking the CBD, Carlton, Parkville and the Queen Victoria Market through a series of RMIT University-led capital works projects.
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Should 10-year-olds be locked up in Parkville?
Ten-year-olds aren’t allowed to create a Facebook account, work at McDonalds or consume alcohol, but in Australia they can still be prosecuted for a criminal offence.
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New funding to improve safety of women at night
The City of Melbourne will use new crime prevention funding to help improve the safety of women and gender-diverse people at night.
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Public housing residents create cookbook
Residents of the nine public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington have banded together to create a cookbook as part of the healing process from last year’s traumatic lockdown.
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Local mental health boosted by $11.8 million government funding
For Charlotte O’Grady, becoming a young carer was almost “a reflex”.
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Help with COVID fines
Locals issued with COVID fines can get free legal advice by making an appointment at the Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre on Bellair St.
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Homeless artist lands exhibition
Until a few weeks ago, Bill, who experiences homelessness, never imagined his artwork would be “worthy of such publicity”.
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Driver flees scene after crashing into tram
A driver is lucky to be alive after his car was crushed by a tram and wrapped around a tree near Queen Victoria Market in early July.
Read MoreOutstanding citizens honoured
From academics to doctors, outstanding Parkville figures have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours for their significant contributions to the community.
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Royal Park stakeholders caught off-guard by council’s carpark sale
A world record that’s no cause for celebration
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