The cobblers of Brunswick
The timeless wisdom of our shoe repairers.
Turning trash into treasure for those in need
Brunswick East organisation can supply unwanted furniture to a good home.
Plenty of ideas for a better Breese Block
Area predicted to become second most densely populated in the state within years.
Archbishop visits St Ambrose’s for 150th celebrations
View a photo gallery of the visit by Catholic Archbishop Peter Comensoli on November 19.
A weekly guide to what’s on and things to do in Postcode 3056
The cobblers of Brunswick
The timeless wisdom of our shoe repairers.
A weekly guide to what’s on and things to do in Postcode 3056
The timeless wisdom of our shoe repairers.
Every street has a story to tell
A new book describes the history of Brunswick through the development of its road network.
Lower speed limits come into force across Brunswick
Traffic on all but a handful of major roads will soon be capped at 40kmh.
A weekly guide to what’s on and things to do in Postcode 3056
The cobblers of Brunswick
The timeless wisdom of our shoe repairers.
King’s Birthday honours for conservation activists
Merri Creek and its surrounds would have been vastly different without their work.
Opinion: Building more private housing won’t fix the housing crisis
Council planning policies are a handy scapegoat for a property industry fuelled by greed, writes James Conlan.
Park Street apartments finally win government approval
A heritage electricity substation will be retained but council is disappointed at lack of affordable housing.
A weekly guide to what’s on and things to do in Postcode 3056
Turning trash into treasure for those in need
Brunswick East organisation can supply unwanted furniture to a good home.
Plenty of ideas for a better Breese Block
Area predicted to become second most densely populated in the state within years.
Archbishop visits St Ambrose’s for 150th celebrations
View a photo gallery of the visit by Catholic Archbishop Peter Comensoli on November 19.
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Skyrail must include three stations, says council
Policy document also calls for accessible tram stops in Sydney Road.
Skyrail vision to ‘reshape Brunswick’
Merri-bek Council is set to endorse a policy position for the level crossing removal project.
Be bold on Sydney Road, urges residents’ network
Submission makes 27 recommendations to council about level crossing removal project.
Skyrail must include three stations, says council
Policy document also calls for accessible tram stops in Sydney Road.
Skyrail vision to ‘reshape Brunswick’
Merri-bek Council is set to endorse a policy position for the level crossing removal project.
Be bold on Sydney Road, urges residents’ network
Submission makes 27 recommendations to council about level crossing removal project.
‘We are not the guilty party’: former Mayor hits out at council
Dar-Alawda president puts his side of the story in Montfort Park saga.
$90 million apartment project cleared despite height concerns
Affordable housing provision and public open space secure council approval.
New twist to Montfort Park saga
Fresh delay to public access as landowner appeals against Supreme Court decision.
Old liquorice factory site cleared for development
Council agrees to support project after last minute changes to plans.
$90 million apartment project cleared despite height concerns
Affordable housing provision and public open space secure council approval.
Developer offers new green space for increased building height
A community park will be part of a new apartment building alongside the Upfield line.
Affordable housing at risk from council decisions, developer warns
Nightingale seeks to increase building heights to deliver 58 low cost rental dwellings in next project.
Opinion: Building more private housing won’t fix the housing crisis
Council planning policies are a handy scapegoat for a property industry fuelled by greed, writes James Conlan.
Park Street apartments finally win government approval
A heritage electricity substation will be retained but council is disappointed at lack of affordable housing.
Developer offers new green space for increased building height
A community park will be part of a new apartment building alongside the Upfield line.
Affordable housing at risk from council decisions, developer warns
Nightingale seeks to increase building heights to deliver 58 low cost rental dwellings in next project.
Opinion: Building more private housing won’t fix the housing crisis
Council planning policies are a handy scapegoat for a property industry fuelled by greed, writes James Conlan.
Greens hold sway as Pulford is elected Mayor
New council leader nominates road safety as top priority.
Old liquorice factory site cleared for development
Council agrees to support project after last minute changes to plans.
$90 million apartment project cleared despite height concerns
Affordable housing provision and public open space secure council approval.
New twist to Montfort Park saga
Fresh delay to public access as landowner appeals against Supreme Court decision.
Greens hold sway as Pulford is elected Mayor
New council leader nominates road safety as top priority.
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Discovering the hidden treasures within Brunswick’s record stores
Record Store Day finds three of the suburb’s shops carving their own niches.
Discovering the hidden treasures within Brunswick’s record stores
Record Store Day finds three of the suburb’s shops carving their own niches.
Art show takes on a climate theme
More than 100 works are on display until December.
Ardern mural showcased in new book on silo art
The artist painted the mural in response to the Christchurch mosque massacre in 2019.
A musical odyssey from Taste to The JazzLab
Michael Tortoni’s long career has brought him back to Brunswick, where it all began.
Art show takes on a climate theme
More than 100 works are on display until December.
Ardern mural showcased in new book on silo art
The artist painted the mural in response to the Christchurch mosque massacre in 2019.
A musical odyssey from Taste to The JazzLab
Michael Tortoni’s long career has brought him back to Brunswick, where it all began.
‘The best grandfather a child could wish for’
A Brunswick man excavates his relative’s Nazi past.
New artwork commemorates life of Iranian martyr
The mural was unveiled during Refugee Week in June.
Crime does pay for Brunswick writer
Andrew Nette’s new novel explores the aftermath of the Great Bookie Robbery.
Tempo Queer challenges orthodoxies about classical music
LGBTIQ+ compositions find their home at Brunswick venue.
Art show takes on a climate theme
More than 100 works are on display until December.
Ardern mural showcased in new book on silo art
The artist painted the mural in response to the Christchurch mosque massacre in 2019.
A musical odyssey from Taste to The JazzLab
Michael Tortoni’s long career has brought him back to Brunswick, where it all began.
‘The best grandfather a child could wish for’
A Brunswick man excavates his relative’s Nazi past.
New artwork commemorates life of Iranian martyr
The mural was unveiled during Refugee Week in June.
Crime does pay for Brunswick writer
Andrew Nette’s new novel explores the aftermath of the Great Bookie Robbery.
New development in case of missing Brunswick woman
Police hope discovery of human remains will provide closure for the family of Maryam Hamka.
New development in case of missing Brunswick woman
Police hope discovery of human remains will provide closure for the family of Maryam Hamka.
New development in case of missing Brunswick woman
Police hope discovery of human remains will provide closure for the family of Maryam Hamka.
Police call for information following sexual crime on tram
The victim was assaulted by a man on a Lygon Street tram last month.
Big Sydney Road graffiti clean up starts to get results
By the time, the project is finished, about 120 shopfronts will have had graffiti removed.
Two deaths at intersection spark calls for new safety measures
Walking group suggests 40kmh speed limit in built up areas on Melville Road.
Zebras all set for boom in women’s and girls’ soccer
New facilities mean women and girls finally have their own space at Sumner Park.
Zebras all set for boom in women’s and girls’ soccer
New facilities mean women and girls finally have their own space at Sumner Park.
A century of ups and downs celebrated in new hockey club history
Brunswick Hockey Club’s story is frequently one of resilience and endurance.
‘Football, friendship and fun’: Renegades’ recipe for success
While a coveted premiership eludes them, the Brunswick Football Club women’s team are kicking goals in other ways.
Zebras all set for boom in women’s and girls’ soccer
New facilities mean women and girls finally have their own space at Sumner Park.
A century of ups and downs celebrated in new hockey club history
Brunswick Hockey Club’s story is frequently one of resilience and endurance.
‘Football, friendship and fun’: Renegades’ recipe for success
While a coveted premiership eludes them, the Brunswick Football Club women’s team are kicking goals in other ways.
Cycling club pumped about its new track plans
A pump track within the existing velodrome would attract new converts to the sport.
Guernsey duo on a good wicket in Brunswick
Young cricketers will take part in an exchange program to gain more experience.
From Brunswick to Birmingham, Mandy takes on world’s best
Karate champion has made big sacrifices to get to the top.
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Brunswick firm at forefront of lab-grown meat revolution
Products could be on restaurant plates and supermarket shelves in a couple of years.
A world of flavours in every bite
Meet Brunswick’s rising star in baking.
Brewery celebrates five years as ‘Brunswick’s best kept secret’
Inner North Brewing Company goes from strength to strength.
Review: Figlia makes welcome entrance to Brunswick fine dining scene
Although it is called a pizzeria, this new restaurant offers a whole lot more.
Review: Bollywood style in a Brunswick back street
Bhang is fun and frantic with pleasing regional Indian food and spicy cocktails.
Got an axe to grind? This might be just the place for you
Axe throwing venue brings to Brunswick a quirky sport popular in North America.
Brunswick firm at forefront of lab-grown meat revolution
Products could be on restaurant plates and supermarket shelves in a couple of years.
A world of flavours in every bite
Meet Brunswick’s rising star in baking.
Brunswick firm at forefront of lab-grown meat revolution
Products could be on restaurant plates and supermarket shelves in a couple of years.
A world of flavours in every bite
Meet Brunswick’s rising star in baking.
Review: Bollywood style in a Brunswick back street
Bhang is fun and frantic with pleasing regional Indian food and spicy cocktails.
Review: Neighbourhood favourite serves up the goods
A Brunswick original continues to attract regulars with simple formula.
Got an axe to grind? This might be just the place for you
Axe throwing venue brings to Brunswick a quirky sport popular in North America.
How the bakers of Brunswick make our day
The inspiring stories behind our daily bread.
The Otto & Spike story: a head start to the local revival
The Mananov family’s gamble has paid off. The tide is turning on globalisation and the future looks good for the Brunswick beanie.
The secret of Mediterranean Wholesalers’ success
How a family emerged out of poverty in Calabria to revolutionise food imports at the bottom of the world.
How the bakers of Brunswick make our day
The inspiring stories behind our daily bread.
The Otto & Spike story: a head start to the local revival
The Mananov family’s gamble has paid off. The tide is turning on globalisation and the future looks good for the Brunswick beanie.
The secret of Mediterranean Wholesalers’ success
How a family emerged out of poverty in Calabria to revolutionise food imports at the bottom of the world.
Community solar battery for Brunswick on its way
The battery would be able to store excess energy from 250 Brunswick dwellings.
Climate rebels gather to plot their next moves
A ‘Climate Carnival’ in Brunswick East brought together veteran activists with newcomers.
Merri Creek flood ‘a taste of things to come’
Tonnes of plastic, cardboard and other litter will take weeks to clean up.
End of the road for clean energy pioneer
Board decides to wind up Brunswick-based Australian Energy Foundation.
How an abandoned dump became a green icon
Brunswick East’s CERES Community Environment Park will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend.
Electric vehicle use soars in Brunswick
Council-owned Edward Street charging station is one of Australia’s busiest.
Upfield’s urban foresters
Meet the ‘guerilla gardeners’ slowly turning the Upfield line into a green oasis.
Community solar battery for Brunswick on its way
The battery would be able to store excess energy from 250 Brunswick dwellings.
Climate rebels gather to plot their next moves
A ‘Climate Carnival’ in Brunswick East brought together veteran activists with newcomers.
Merri Creek flood ‘a taste of things to come’
Tonnes of plastic, cardboard and other litter will take weeks to clean up.
Community solar battery for Brunswick on its way
The battery would be able to store excess energy from 250 Brunswick dwellings.
Climate rebels gather to plot their next moves
A ‘Climate Carnival’ in Brunswick East brought together veteran activists with newcomers.
Merri Creek flood ‘a taste of things to come’
Tonnes of plastic, cardboard and other litter will take weeks to clean up.
End of the road for clean energy pioneer
Board decides to wind up Brunswick-based Australian Energy Foundation.
How an abandoned dump became a green icon
Brunswick East’s CERES Community Environment Park will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend.
Electric vehicle use soars in Brunswick
Council-owned Edward Street charging station is one of Australia’s busiest.
Council to oppose demolition of Barkly Street tower
Plans to redevelop public housing towers are ‘privatisation by stealth’, councillors say.
Council to oppose demolition of Barkly Street tower
Plans to redevelop public housing towers are ‘privatisation by stealth’, councillors say.
Brunswick needs more housing, but it keeps getting in its own way
Brunswick residents need to rethink their opposition to new development if the housing crisis is to be solved, argues Jonathan O’Brien.
Nightingale spreads its wings across Australia
With more than 360 apartments under its belt, Brunswick-based developer has another 830 in the pipeline.
Dozens of flammable buildings yet to be fixed
Less than half of buildings in Moreland with combustible cladding have been made safe.
Council to oppose demolition of Barkly Street tower
Plans to redevelop public housing towers are ‘privatisation by stealth’, councillors say.
How serious is Merri-bek about cyclists’ safety?
Opinion: Proposed plans for De Carle Street make a mockery of the council’s climate change and cycling strategies.
Tram stop campaign targets Sydney Road again
Organisers are frustrated at slow progress on accessible public transport.
Free ride comes to an end for EV owners
New electric vehicle fee to boost charging infrastructure.
Win for cyclists on Victoria Street bike lane
Council agrees to allocate $135,000 in final budget to design a separated lane.
Residents’ groups want drivers to slow it down
Two of Brunswick’s busiest east-west streets are coming under increased scrutiny.
Two deaths at intersection spark calls for new safety measures
Walking group suggests 40kmh speed limit in built up areas on Melville Road.
How serious is Merri-bek about cyclists’ safety?
Opinion: Proposed plans for De Carle Street make a mockery of the council’s climate change and cycling strategies.
Tram stop campaign targets Sydney Road again
Organisers are frustrated at slow progress on accessible public transport.
How serious is Merri-bek about cyclists’ safety?
Opinion: Proposed plans for De Carle Street make a mockery of the council’s climate change and cycling strategies.
Tram stop campaign targets Sydney Road again
Organisers are frustrated at slow progress on accessible public transport.
Free ride comes to an end for EV owners
New electric vehicle fee to boost charging infrastructure.
Win for cyclists on Victoria Street bike lane
Council agrees to allocate $135,000 in final budget to design a separated lane.
Residents’ groups want drivers to slow it down
Two of Brunswick’s busiest east-west streets are coming under increased scrutiny.
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