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Heritage review presented
I recently attended the City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting where the heritage review for Parkville was tabled and adopted by councillors.
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Jazz in East Melbourne
As the end of 2023 approaches, we look forward to a special jazz night for locals on Monday December 18.
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More than 100 residents attended a Somali Community Inc. and Save Public Housing Collective meeting at the Djerring Flemington Hub on Saturday, November 25.
Read MoreYour chance to be part of Melbourne’s train transformation
Metro Trains is hiring more than 100 station staff to work at the Metro Tunnel’s five new state-of-the-art stations, opening in 2025.
Read MoreCarlton’s infamous median strip trio
With an IPA in one hand and a pack of cards in the other, it’s easy to see why the Carlton median strip is Besha and Ryan’s “favourite bar in Melbourne”.
Read MoreA new accessible tram stop for Parkville
Parkville will soon have an accessible tram stop on Royal Parade, making it easier to get to hospitals and the University of Melbourne.
Read MoreVictorian Police Strike of 1923
In 1923 constables in the Victorian Police force went on strike, and for several days the streets of Melbourne and nearby suburbs descended into lawlessness and looting.
Read MoreSafe living in the city
As a Parkville resident for many years I learned a lesson when spending some time on crutches recently: keep your eyes open and move quickly!
Read MorePelican’s remarkable journey home
Rarely seen by humans, wild juvenile pelicans are only found in four remote breeding colonies throughout Victoria.
Read MoreNeighbourhood House climate plan launched
On October 10, the Yarra Neighbourhood House Network (YNHN) unveiled its Climate Action and Resilience Plan. City of Yarra Deputy Mayor Edward Crossland spoke, highlighting the plan’s alignment with Yarra Council’s Climate Emergency Plan.
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