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Passionate people in Parkville

March 27th, 2024 - Rob Moore

Since the Royal Park Masterplan review was announced much work has gone on behind the scenes presenting the case for retaining our glorious Royal Park as a “dark park”.

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Action begins in Parkville

February 28th, 2024 - Rob Moore

It is hard to believe we are in March! However, there is action on many issues facing Parkville residents.

Happy New Year from Parkville

January 31st, 2024 - Rob Moore

In this column I am focusing on two matters discussed at length in articles published by The Age this month.

Heritage review presented

November 29th, 2023 - Rob Moore

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.

Safe living in the city

November 1st, 2023 - Rob Moore

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!

The latest from Parkville

September 27th, 2023 - Rob Moore

Firstly, many thanks for the good wishes following my accident. One realises what an incredible village we live in when so many care! All is good now, hence my October column.

The Parkville Association and 130 other residents who were among the 153 objectors were obviously disappointed with the decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) as reported in this month’s Inner City News.

Short and sharp!

June 28th, 2023 - Rob Moore

Firstly, no news yet on our Morrah St VCAT case; 13 weeks and still going!

Royal Park – our crown jewel

May 31st, 2023 - Rob Moore

When Governor La Trobe set aside 10.36 square kilometres in 1850 it was to establish parkland and open space for the city of Melbourne. It didn’t take long to sell off areas of it to establish parts of Carlton, North Melbourne, and the General Cemetery.