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Melbourne Uni providing free meals for hungry students

July 29th, 2021 - Katie Johnson

With lockdown five dragging on with no clear end in sight, many students are out of work and struggling to put meals on the table.

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Beloved Parkville Store to become Café Piccolina

July 29th, 2021 - Katie Johnson

After more than 10 years of trading, the sudden closure of the Parkville Store last month left regulars feeling the loss of their favourite neighbourhood café.

No sports fans means empty rooms in East Melbourne hotels

July 29th, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge

Hoteliers in East Melbourne have been forced to reassess their reliance on sporting fixtures as a result of the recent outbreaks of COVID-19 at the MCG and AAMI Park.

Refugees held in Park Hotel resettle in the US

July 29th, 2021 - Inner City News

Detained refugees who faced uncertain futures in detention inside The Park Hotel have started to be evacuated overseas, as part of a refugee resettlement deal that was delayed due to COVID-19.

“Justice delayed is justice denied”

July 29th, 2021 - Matt Harvey

For more than 10 years now, 74-year-old Ian Cunliffe has been offering legal advice and services to public housing residents, but he refuses to take a cent for his work.

A fifth punch in the gut for local gyms

July 29th, 2021 - Inner City News

Another lockdown was the last thing inner city fitness venues needed after the steep downturn in business during 2020.

New balloon release laws a real sea change

July 29th, 2021 - Inner City News

As of July 1, it is now illegal to intentionally release any number of balloons in the state of Victoria with fines as high as $16,522 for an individual.

Outstanding citizens honoured in Queen’s Birthday awards

July 3rd, 2021 - Brendan Rees

From academics to those working in healthcare, outstanding members of Melbourne’s inner city have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List for their significant contributions to the community.