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Where we live: The changing face of Victoria’s neighbourhoods
In this series, The Age profiles Victorian suburbs and towns to reveal how they’ve changed over the decades.
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First home buyers outbid investors, nabbing $1.931m Fitzroy North terrace
A parent bidding on behalf of a first home buyer couple outbid three other buyers, including an investor, during a competitive auction.
- by Alexandra Middleton
The suburb trying to avoid the fate of Docklands as towers shoot up
North Melbourne has long been gentrified, and its mixed-income residents have always co-existed, but a windfall of government and private investment could change that.
- by Najma Sambul
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
My suburb attracts a cult-like loyalty, despite the grit and the gangsters
We haven’t had a gangland funeral across the road for years, but North Melbourne has always been an in-between place – a suburb of two identities.
- by Virginia Trioli
Exclusive
Public transport
Ditch the timetable: Metro Tunnel trains on track to run every three minutes
The state government initially promised a “turn up and go” service – without specifying precisely how often trains would run.
- by Kieran Rooney
Scenes of joy as family secure $1,585,000 Bentleigh East home at auction
The successful buyer couldn’t contain his joy. David Rizkalla dropped the cool, disinterested auction persona the moment the hammer fell and he bought the house.
- by Jim Malo
Review
Rosso Coffee Experience
Brunch with a side of home barista training – you can’t get much more Melbourne than that
Anyone who wanders into this new warehouse cafe can make their own coffee under the tutelage of professional baristas.
- by Dani Valent
The fruiterer’s son who became a Hollywood mogul, and other hidden Melbourne histories
North Melbourne IT professional Elio Sarpi runs a popular Instagram account documenting local landmarks and personalities.
- by Carolyn Webb
Review
Central Club Hotel
A much-loved North Melbourne pub has re-emerged after a two-year reno. Does it still have soul?
The revamped Central Club Hotel takes advantage of its vicinity to the Queen Victoria Market with quality chicken parma - but is it still a great pub?
- by Dani Valent
Plan to demolish, rebuild public housing towers savaged by urban experts
Premier Daniel Andrews described the plan to remake the state’s 44 high-rise public housing towers as the biggest urban renewal project Australia has ever seen.
- by Bianca Hall
Review
Lumen People
Drop by this cosy indie-inspired spot for warm and welcoming vibes and not-too-spendy snacks
Lumen People is a daytime draw and evening lure for simple, creative eating and drinking that speaks to the seasons.
- by Dani Valent
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