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Another exciting year ahead in East Melbourne
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Metro Tunnel blowout costing Victorians
Initially estimated at costing $11 billion, the Metro Tunnel project has now blown out to $15.5 billion, in yet another clear case of Labor’s financial mismanagement.
Read MoreDouble-decker buses in Melbourne
For 14 years, from 1940 to 1954, the streets of Melbourne and its inner northern suburbs had double-decker buses operating along them.
Read MoreEnergetic poodle has her own agenda
Local poodle Rin is “very energetic, especially when she is off to the ball,” according to her owner Amelia, and her energy is especially surprising given she is already 10 years old.
Read MoreNew baboon turning heads
Melbourne Zoo has welcomed a new baboon to its 16-strong troop. Her name is Kasmut – Kas to her keepers – she is 11 years old, and she’s turning heads, not just of visitors but also of the young males in the troop.
Read MoreDon’t blame us… we’re just the voters!
The dust won’t settle on the City of Melbourne election until there is a review of the electoral provisions of the City of Melbourne Act and a limit placed on campaign funding together with real time disclosure of the amount and source of the funds.
Read MoreThe Metro Tunnel completes its biggest trial yet
The Metro Tunnel has completed its most significant “dress rehearsal” yet – trains making more than 2600 trips across 10 days as part of trial operations.
Read MoreWhat do you do to cope with the heat?
We go in the city with its air-conditioned shops or to the cinema.
Read MoreFaces of the Inner City
We go in the city with its air-conditioned shops or to the cinema.
Read MoreHappy 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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Student accommodation tower approved for Carlton
