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American soldiers in Royal Park

June 29th, 2022 - Jeff Atkinson

During the Second World War, Royal Park in Melbourne became a massive US Army base, which at its peak housed thousands of American troops.

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Morning coffee meeting

June 29th, 2022 - Susan Henderson

There was a good turnout for the monthly East Melbourne Neighbour Network (EMNN) Morning Tea on Friday, June 11. Guest speaker for the day was Dr Laurie Bartak, a psychologist and world authority on autism.

Still Sacred and Golden: A reminder of the true gold

June 29th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

An exhibition focused on celebrating plants and cultural practices is being presented at the Koorie Heritage Trust, but while not blatantly obvious from first glance, the work actually explores deeper themes.

Mouse matchmakers bring native back from the brink

June 29th, 2022 - Inner City News

A tiny endangered native mouse has a big future thanks to a new conservation breeding program that’s been launched at Melbourne Zoo.

Kalingra: a story of firsts

June 29th, 2022 - Sylvia Black

East Melbourne is rightfully known for its Victorian era streetscapes. However, between the wars it went through a period of redevelopment resulting in a scattering of buildings that are markedly different in style.

City Square acoustic shed to come down

June 29th, 2022 - Inner City News

A six-month operation to dismantle the massive acoustic shed at City Square has started as part of Metro Tunnel works.

Farm to mug: Healthy tea revolutionised

June 29th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Since purchasing a Bunyip farm in 1999, husband and wife Deva and Lily Wijeyewardene have been making the most of the farm that was previously used to grow herbal teas.

La Spaghettata – the first pasta house in Australia

June 29th, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Sicilian husband and wife Tony and Giovanna Cattafi arrived in Melbourne in 1965 with only their suitcases and no English.

Your Melbourne Greens team continues (and grows by one!)

June 29th, 2022 - Ellen Sandell

I have some news: at the time of writing (early June), my baby is due in one week! And before I embark upon a short period of maternity leave, I wanted to “officially’ announce that I’m putting up my hand to continue as your state MP for Melbourne at the Victorian election in November.