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Safe streets for all

Safe streets for all

August 31st, 2022 - Rob Moore

As I wrote this column, I was not surprised to read an article in a major newspaper on August 26 about the trauma injuries caused by e-scooters.

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More than 150 objectors and still climbing!

August 3rd, 2022 - Rob Moore

Many thanks to Inner City News for its great article on the proposed development at 35-39 Royal Parade and the residents gathering last month. We now have more than 150 objections to the development.

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Parkville Association through June!

June 29th, 2022 - Rob Moore

As we grow the Association’s life gets a lot busier particularly with the development at 35-39 Royal Parade. As this is a feature issue this month I will let that story convey the message. Suffice to say on Saturday morning there were more professors on the Parkville side of Royal Parade than at the Uni!

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Issues in Parkville

June 1st, 2022 - Rob Moore

May has been an extremely busy month with our new committee working very hard on heritage, traffic, community care and communications.

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Council meets in Parkville

May 4th, 2022 - Rob Moore

On Tuesday, April 12, Melbourne City Council held its first ever Future Melbourne Meeting in Parkville at the Treacy Centre.

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Parkville Association AGM

March 31st, 2022 - Rob Moore

The 55th Parkville Association annual general meeting (AGM) was held at Naughtons Hotel (pictured above) on Monday, March 21. Nearly 60 members attended the first “in person” AGM for two years. 

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Parkville coming alive

March 4th, 2022 - Rob Moore

As I write this column, O-Week is back at Melbourne University with Royal Parade and some of the student accommodation in Parkville buzzing with excitement. New students, many from overseas, are familiarising themselves with our area. Hopefully, we are seeing confidence returning to Melbourne and Naughtons filling up with old friends.

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Parkville’s heritage

February 4th, 2022 - Rob Moore

Firstly, a very Happy New Year to all. I am thrilled to advise that the City of Melbourne (CoM) is about to commence a Heritage Study of Parkville.

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Safety in Parkville

December 1st, 2021 - Rob Moore

Last month I mentioned the lack of signage on some of the newly-created bicycle lanes around the city and the resultant damage to vehicles. Some follow-up did occur and on Swanston St a sign has now appeared at the worst spot. 

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Glorious Parkville!

November 4th, 2021 - Rob Moore

Since my last column restrictions have been lifted and more will be in place as this is read. To the team at Naughtons, welcome back! And to Alex and her team at Cafe Piccolino, good luck with the opportunity to go to the next level! 

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Lygon St rises as a fashion destination 

Lygon St rises as a fashion destination 

November 2nd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker
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