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Horse-drawn trams in Royal Park
Melbourne’s first trams were not powered by electricity, or by a cable, but by horses. There were in the early days a number of horse tram routes in Melbourne, including one that ran through Royal Park to the entrance of the Zoo.
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From the zoo to you, welcome back!
What a joy it is to be able to say that Melbourne Zoo is back open to visitors!
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Sarah and Stella’s day out
Sarah and her three-year-old poodle cross Stella were enjoying their first day out of lockdown when Inner City News met them in late October.
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Rotary walks and talks health
In focus: the Rotary Walk With Us to end polio program.
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Giving a voice to our international students
While Cr Philip Le Liu has brought many passions to the City of Melbourne, his greatest ambition continues to be making Melbourne the number one student city in the world.
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Horn of Africa refugees and migrants
I am privileged to have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with many Horn of Africa residents of public housing in Melbourne.
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Latest plans released for Parkville Station
The latest plans for Parkville Station and surrounds have been revealed, showing increased open space and better disabled access within the historically significant precinct.
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Harnessing the healing power of the sea
In her art and in her life, Wirangu artist Aunty Beverly Meldrum has always stayed close to the sea.
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Thank you to our community healthcare heroes and everyone getting vaccinated
On my way to Parliament recently, I popped in to say hello and thank you to the amazing nurses and staff from Cohealth and the City of Melbourne who are running a pop-up vaccination clinic at Melbourne Town Hall.
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Connecting creatively
Face-to-face meetings are not likely before Christmas for the East Melbourne Neighbour Network (EMNN). With this in mind, we have become more creative in the ways we stay in touch.
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“Looked after by a father of four” at Donnini’s
Urban Camp wins Victorian Tourism Award
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