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Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a $5000 donation from Sidney Myer.

The rich-list backer of Arden mega-tower who donated to Nick Reece’s election campaign

Lord Mayor Nick Reece pledged not to accept developer funding, but took a donation from the patriarch of the Myer dynasty who is among those behind a planned 57-storey apartment tower. 

  • Cara Waters

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A planning application has been made for a 57-storey tower at Arden.

North Melbourne could soon be home to a 57-storey apartment building

Arden could be home to a towering apartment block containing 609 apartments, if the proposal is approved by the state government.

  • Cara Waters
Dustin Martin bought 43 Kerferd Road in 2012 for $993,000. It sold for an undisclosed price during post auction negotiations on Saturday.

Richmond bakery-turned-house with ‘X factor’ sells for $2.354 million

The vendors transformed the former bakery into a spacious three-bedroom home with city views, attracting six buyers. It sold for some $354,000 above reserve.

  • Alexandra Middleton
The optional seafood platter (market fish, mussels, salmon caviar and lemon-pickle-spiked butter sauce).
Good Food hat15.5/20

This add-on is like the designer dress you stumble upon in an op shop: an absolute steal

Three-year-old Mauritian restaurant Manze is sitting in the sweet spot. Plus: its seafood platter is absolutely gorgeous.

  • Dani Valent
Korean BBQ at Yeonga in North Melbourne
Critics' Pick

Yeonga

Longstanding barbecue joint delivers char and a half.

Manze serves contemporary takes on Mauritian food.
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Manze

Nobody puts “neighbourhood wine bar” in a corner.

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Public housing tenants, led by lead plaintiff Barry Berih, outside the Supreme Court.

Public housing tower tenants gain more time from being evicted

The class action case against the Victorian government over Labor’s plan to demolish public housing towers will extend into 2025. That gives tenants more time to fight their evictions.

  • Rachael Dexter
The view from one of North Melbourne’s public housing towers.

Judge may force release of secret documents detailing decision to raze Melbourne housing towers

Meanwhile, the tenant leading the class action against the state has hit back at comments by Premier Jacinta Allan as “shameful”.

  • Rachael Dexter
Lumen People is alluring with joyful food.

Lumen People

Lumen People in North Melbourne delivers simple, creative food, that speaks to the seasons.

Pour Diane in North Melbourne.

Pour Diane

The house party vibes are bona fide at this northside newcomer.

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