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Term one program gets under way in East Melbourne
The East Melbourne Neighbour Network (EMNN) aims to create a thriving and inclusive community and provide a range of enjoyable health and wellbeing activities for people of all ages. Our term one program is now available.
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Early days of cycling in Melbourne
In the 1890s, the riding of bicycles became a popular activity for Melbournians. Unlike the earlier and rather dangerous high-wheeled “penny farthing” bikes, the newly introduced “safety bicycles” with their pneumatic rubber tyres and chain drives could be ridden by almost anyone.
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A new Victorian Housing Minister
I welcome the appointment of Mr Colin Brooks as the new Victorian Minister for Housing and look forward to him improving public housing by first assessing in detail the programs of the Andrews Government.
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Chickens and art exhibitions: my first two weeks leading CNLC
I recently became the executive officer of the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Inc (CNLC), a Neighbourhood House operating since 1982. Over Christmas, I was lucky to get to New Zealand to visit family. The inevitable question – what’s your new job? You’d think it an easy question but explaining what a Neighbourhood House does isn’t simple.
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VCAT here we come
After more than 12 months, many meetings, 153 objections and a refusal by council to grant a permit, the application for the corner of Royal Parade and Morrah St is being taken to VCAT by the developer to overturn the council’s decision.
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Proud to be in newspapers
A book has gone on sale in the George Street café about the history of the newspaper men of early Melbourne.
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Perfectly crafted chocolate shop provides a burst of flavour for QVM’s Munro Build
Eight years ago, Anya Tran and Jason Stockton were casually discussing their dream to one day have their own business and, come July this year, they were opening the doors to their very first city located chocolate shop Only Mine.
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Improving the Ambiance of Melbourne homes this December
While sisters Connie and Mel Martino’s Ambiance shop may be open all year round, this month is the time when it truly shines.
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A legal labyrinth
Navigating the legislative changes affecting owners’ corporations (OCs) over the past four years is quite a challenge. We offer this thread to help you through the maze:
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Koorie Heritage Trust ends the year on a celebratory high
To celebrate the start of the festive season, the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) is busily preparing for its annual family friendly Koorie Krismas, but not before it also celebrates 10 years of the Koorie Art Show.
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The importance of “cyber-hygiene”
The Salvation Army is calling out for driving mentors
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