Politics

Kensington Community Recreation Centre redevelopment delayed after asbestos discovered

October 12th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The redevelopment of the Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (KCRC) will be delayed by about six months after crews found asbestos in the ground.

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Key council reports to be made public far earlier

October 12th, 2022 - David Schout

Locals could be given an extra week to consider important council reports after the City of Melbourne pledged to amend its governance rules.

Fury over parking fine after the council temporarily changed the rules on Kensington Rd

October 12th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A Kensington resident is fighting an “unfair” parking fine after the City of Melbourne temporarily changed its parking restrictions on Kensington Rd while conducting footpath works.

Change the date: locals, council back Australia Day change

September 13th, 2022 - David Schout

City of Melbourne councillors, residents and businesses owners have all shown majority support to move Australia Day away from January 26.

Labor candidate begins campaign to claw back Melbourne from Greens

August 17th, 2022 - David Schout

Kensington resident and former journalist Rebecca Thistleton will attempt to unseat Greens incumbent Ellen Sandell and wrestle the seat of Melbourne back into Labor hands at the November state election.

Provost St planting program underway

August 17th, 2022 - North West City News

The City of Melbourne has kicked off works to green Provost and Little Provost streets in North Melbourne.

Proposal to sell council-owned historic North Melbourne draws mixed-response

July 13th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A City of Melbourne proposal to sell an historic council-owned building in North Melbourne has drawn a mixed response from residents, with some believing it should be used as a community facility.