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Parkville community devasted by war memorial vandals
A statue commemorating Parkville residents who died during World War One was defaced just days before Australia Day, leaving the community “shocked” and “confused” by the vile act.
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A journey to oneself: EQUALS to feature at Midsumma
As a part of the annual Midsumma festival, a production more than two years in the making EQUALS by Cynda Beare invites locals to a duologue about identity issues, self-love and trying to understand the big city life.
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“It costs nothing to be kind”: Carlton local making a difference, one vacuum at a time
Tori is the epitome of a great neighbour, utilising her niche interest and skills in vacuum maintenance to help the community she’s called home for 17 years.
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Another exciting year ahead in East Melbourne
What does it take to create one of the world’s most liveable suburbs? A passionate and dedicated team which cares about community and heritage.
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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.
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Double-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.
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Energetic 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.
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New 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.
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Don’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.
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The 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.
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“Tree-thousand” greening milestone marked in Carlton
Council tipped to back “BINS4Blokes” men’s health campaign
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