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Farm to mug: Healthy tea revolutionised
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.
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La Spaghettata – the first pasta house in Australia
Sicilian husband and wife Tony and Giovanna Cattafi arrived in Melbourne in 1965 with only their suitcases and no English.
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Your Melbourne Greens team continues (and grows by one!)
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.
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“More than a façade”: residents rally to protect Parkville’s heritage
At the time of publishing, the City of Melbourne had already received more than 140 objections from Parkville residents who have united against a proposal to demolish one of the few remaining historic commercial properties in their heritage precinct.
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Barking up the wrong tree: opposition mounts to turn Murchison Park into off-leash dog area under council plan
The City of Melbourne will investigate the suitability of turning Murchison Square into an off-leash dog park during certain hours after concerns were raised the proposal would “completely alter the nature of the park”.
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Police to step up patrols in Carlton
Victoria Police will ramp up its presence in the Carlton area following a string of incidents that have left the community gravely concerned.
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Trees cut down along the centre of Lygon St
The City of Melbourne began stage two of its Lygon St Centre Median Upgrade project on Thursday, June 16, with the removal of 20 London Plane trees between Queensberry and Pelham streets.
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Queen Victoria Market online provides welcome boost for traders
Despite the challenges and evolving landscape presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has defied challenges being faced by other markets with the success of its online delivery service.
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Natural instincts
There’s something afoot at the Carlton Learning Precinct. The Gowrie Victoria early learning centre and kinder, which only opened two years ago, is working to transform its outdoor space into a natural haven that inspires curiosity and imagination.
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Residents of public housing tower fear funding for vital health program will be cut
Residents of a public housing tower in Carlton are desperately hoping to keep a health program running in their complex after learning its funding may soon be pulled.
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A first for Victorian Artists Society
Melbourne Fringe Festival turns 40
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