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Boom gate “nightmare” sparks commuter fury on Macaulay Rd
Residents and traders in Kensington have told of their increasing frustration of the Macaulay Rd level crossings, with traffic hold-ups being described as an “absolute nightmare”.
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Drivers advised to use detours as major works take shape in West Melbourne
The Department of Transport says it continues to monitor traffic flows along Macaulay Rd in Kensington while detours remain in place to accommodate several projects in West Melbourne.
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Police crackdown on scooters
There’s a right and a wrong way to ride an e-scooter and Highway Patrol at North Melbourne Police Station is being forced to police it.
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New bike lanes fully funded
The City of Melbourne will bankroll new Macaulay Rd and Arden St bike lanes to the tune of $5.2 million after the state government continued to “disappoint” by rejecting any funding for the new infrastructure.
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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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New bike lanes set to positively reignite Melbourne’s city transport
As many city businesses reopen, the City of Melbourne (CoM) is actively assessing the amount of protected bike lanes and bike-friendly streets on offer and North Melbourne is next on its radar.
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More buses for Parkville Gardens
In a hard-fought win for Parkville Gardens, the Victorian Government has finally committed to increasing bus services for the former Athletes Village after concerted efforts from the community.
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Residents demand better public transport for Parkville Gardens
A political push for better public transport in Parkville Gardens is underway as residents grow tired of long waits and poor connections to railway stations and shopping areas.
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No Wurundjeri Way sound barrier
“Terrible resonance.” That’s how West Melbourne residents describe the noise from countless heavy freight trains rumbling by their front doors every day.
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“Lessons have been learned”: Fourth time lucky for bike share?
In the past three years, three share bike operators have packed up and left Melbourne. Will the newest company to take the plunge prove more successful?
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Families in Parkville Gardens call for review into school zoning
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