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London plane tree to get the chop
A large London plane tree in Kensington will be removed and replaced with a different species after it was deemed a risk to public safety by the City of Melbourne.
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Council delivers on promise to buy new parkland in Kensington
After eight years of speculation and difficulty, the City of Melbourne has delivered on its 2013 pledge to purchase land in Kensington to give local families some much-needed open space to enjoy.
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Major revamp of Kensington Recreation Centre under way
A $42 million revamp of the Kensington Community Recreation Centre is under way with teams “tackling the mammoth task” of clearing out equipment before bulldozers move in.
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“Intolerable”: Aircraft noise to be addressed by overdue agreement
Local residents have been disturbed by noise from helicopters and aircraft flying over the City of Melbourne for years, but an overdue agreement with flight operators could soon help keep the peace.
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Councillor’s federal politics bid could pave way for city first
City of Melbourne Cr Roshena Campbell has begun a bid to enter Federal Parliament, in a move that could see her replaced by Town Hall’s first ever indigenous councillor.
Read MoreNew laws to protect winter sunlight
Parks across North Melbourne and Kesington will be protected from unreasonable overshadowing by developments under new laws being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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“Deplorable situation”: asylum seekers granted library access
Asylum seekers being held in detention at the Park Hotel in Carlton will be able to access library services in the City of Melbourne thanks to a council motion which was passed unanimously in September.
Read More“Reprehensible”: Council endorses report findings on public housing lockdown
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a report recommending better planning and care be taken in the future if public health restrictions clash with human rights after last year’s snap lockdown of nine local public housing towers.
Read MoreCouncil announces “historic” meeting shakeup
For the first time in living memory, the City of Melbourne will move council meetings away from Town Hall and into the community, with North Melbourne and Kensington looking like prime candidates.
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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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Scooter helter-skelter
Red Cross building snapped up by build-to-rent giant
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