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Former local reunites with his old home
The cottage at 17 Casselden Place in Melbourne’s CBD has enjoyed a rich history since it was built 144 years ago; from sly grog shop to brothel and squatters’ residence and now as a boutique gin distillery.
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Science art gallery to open
Australia’s first science-art gallery will be opening in Melbourne in June.
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Kids take over the library
Stories are written from the ground up and the librarians at the State Library of Victoria were giving kids the right materials for their imagination over the school holidays.
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“Don’t let the perfect get in the way of the good”
Reason Party leader Fiona Patten is your local member for the seat of Northern Metropolitan in the Victorian upper house (Legislative Council) of parliament. But what does that mean for locals in practice?
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Community Garden comes to life
After being pushed back due to COVID-19, the Drill Hall Community Garden finally held its official opening on Saturday, March 27.
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Applications open to shine a light on small business
Longstanding small businesses in the City of Melbourne will be celebrated and recognised for their contribution to Melbourne, with applications for the Lord Mayor’s Commendations program now open.
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Knife fights and Airbnb
Another wild fight in an Airbnb apartment in the CBD left a number of young people with stab wounds and residents fuming about the under-regulated short-stay industry.
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Horse dies in carriage incident
A horse pulling a carriage in North Melbourne has died in unknown circumstances while travelling on a usual route from the stable on Stubbs St in Kensington.
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Comedy Festival is back
Locals can look forward to a barrel of laughs with the return of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2021.
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“Completely unnecessary”: MPavilion event next to residents causes headaches
Residents living next to the carpark at 36 Little Collins St are concerned about the lack of consideration afforded to them by the City of Melbourne and MPavillion organisers who held a music event there in March.
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Seven-storey revival breathes new life into CBD’s western gateway
A storm of pain is looming
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