Latest articles by Rob Moore
Local associations: why?
Having been president of the Parkville Association I need to reflect on what an association does and why they are so important to the fabric of a residential suburb.
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Council, please remember Parkville!
With only just over a month to go trains will be arriving in Parkville and discharging passengers. This was mentioned previously as good news!
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The trains are coming!
Spring has sprung which mean we are only a couple of months away from our own train station!
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Safety in Parkville and North Melbourne
In my past few columns I have covered the tram stop works, cycling paths and speeding. Currently there is a Parkville traffic management study, and the Parkville Association has a committee focused on the subject.
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Winter blues
We now know we have entered winter with cold mornings and some decent rain! If you bump into me in the street, please don’t talk football as our team down Royal Parade is not going very well!
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Speeding in Parkville
With great interest we noted the Lord Mayor’s comments about East Melbourne and the need for greater speed restrictions.
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Why the Parkville Association?
On Monday, May 12 the Parkville Association will hold its 58th annual general meeting (AGM). In 2025 to have an association that is 58 years old is an incredible milestone!
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Royal Park master plan needs reviewing
On Saturday, March 22 more than 40 people attended a meeting addressed by Ron Jones who along with the late Brian Stafford co-authored the winning entry in the 1984 Royal Park Master Plan Design competition.
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Here we go … it’s finally happening at Morrah St!
Last month I talked safety and one of the most important items was the tram stop at Morrah St.
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Happy New Year, Parkvillians! Here’s to a very safe year
It’s hard to believe but here we are in 2025! This year Parkville Association’s focus has to be on safety in our neighbourhood. We have had promises over the years and now we need to see action.
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Royal Park Masterplan
Well, the Royal Park Masterplan has been lodged with some amendments, and it can be found on the Participate Melbourne website under Royal Park Master Plan.
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It’s over!
Finally all votes have been cast and the counting for our next City of Melbourne council begins. There were some amazing policies, many of which cannot happen!
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Council elections, Royal Park and “sky-rail”
As I sit in my study on a rainy day, clearly September wasn’t the glorious spring month we normally have so let’s hope October brings better weather!
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Welcome spring to Parkville
September is my favourite month of the year.
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A great time had by all
On July 22 the Parkville Association held its fourth Christmas in July. With more than 70 people in attendance and some very interesting guests all enjoyed the usual Naughtons hospitality!
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Welcome back Grattan St
On the evening of Saturday, June 15, the barriers were removed on the Eastern side of Royal Parade and Grattan St was reopened.
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Planning ahead
The 57th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Parkville Association was held on May 13 at Naughtons. We are very fortunate to have its owner Ryan Moses as a member and use the venue on a Monday when it is closed to the public.
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A day for reflection
On ANZAC Day at the University of Melbourne’s dawn service, the Parkville Association had the privilege of laying a wreath in memory of Parkville residents who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Passionate people in Parkville
Since the Royal Park Masterplan review was announced much work has gone on behind the scenes presenting the case for retaining our glorious Royal Park as a “dark park”.
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Action begins in Parkville
It is hard to believe we are in March! However, there is action on many issues facing Parkville residents.
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