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Housing Minister “stonewalls” public housing transparency probe
Victoria’s Housing Minister, Harriet Shing, has defended the government’s redevelopment of 44 public housing towers, despite growing criticism of its opaque approach.
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Lost Dogs’ Home shines spotlight on its Animal Behaviour Centre
In the heart of North Melbourne, the Lost Dogs’ Home has been a sanctuary for animals in need for more than a century.
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Council moves ahead with Royal Park Master Plan
The City of Melbourne will progress to final stages of design for the Royal Park Master Plan, following community outcry over a draft released earlier this year.
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Council backs push for major Racecourse Rd upgrades
The City of Melbourne will step up its campaign to see Racecourse Rd transformed, after councillors unanimously endorsed an amended advocacy plan for the busy inner north-west corridor.
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Miami Hotel for sale after new permit approved
Weeks after the Miami Hotel Group received the green light from the Victorian Government to demolish its hotel within a heritage overlay, the property has been put on the market.
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Vision Australia seeks local volunteers for Seeing Eye Dogs program
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs, based in Kensington, is calling on locals to help provide temporary homes for dogs in training, following a recent intake into its program.
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Silo 9 continues to thrive as West Melbourne’s tucked-away café favourite
Silo 9 in West Melbourne has quietly built a reputation as one of the area’s most distinctive cafés, the sort of place locals almost want to keep to themselves.
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Tram works to unlock Arden access and improve safety around QVM
A major tram network upgrade at the intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria streets will begin in October, paving the way for future services to North Melbourne’s Arden urban renewal precinct.
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Council support ETU rezoning
One of the largest donors to Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election campaign, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), has won the council’s support to rezone its North Melbourne headquarters.
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Fears grow over dangerous North Melbourne intersection
A notorious North Melbourne intersection has come under once again, with residents and local traders concerned that if it the safety concerns are not addressed there will be a fatality.
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Residents urged to be vigilant with parcel theft amid looming online shopping frenzy
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