Jenny Denton

Admiration for his wife’s family’s lovingly prepared food inspired Nawid Fayazi to suggest they start what they believe is Australia’s first Armenian bakery, tucked away on Moray St in Southbank.

A talkback caller to ABC Melbourne kicked off a food drive at the Southbank-based broadcaster when he said he hadn’t eaten for days recently. Charities say the need for food aid across Melbourne, particularly in suburbs like Southbank, is acute.

A monthly “Walk with a Doc” in the Royal Botanical Gardens with Southbank’s Dr Edna Correal Granados has been building in popularity and racking up benefits for participants over the 11 months it has been running.

The volunteers responsible for restoring Westgate Park have appealed to new managers City of Melbourne for funds and help with ongoing issues, including rough sleepers, in the 36-hectare space.

North Melbourne’s AFLW team is continuing to reap glory for its dazzling form, picking up Vicsport’s team of the year title at an annual awards event at the MCG on May 13.

Police say they expect to charge an unlicensed 17-year-old who they believe was livestreaming his ride through Melbourne this week on an unregistered electric motorbike.

An appeal for the redesign of the little-known flag of Melbourne has met with disinterest from the council, with Lord Mayor Nick Reece linking the issue to a future Australian republic.

Three men from Melbourne’s inner north will appear in court next month charged with blowing up an ATM machine at the Queen Victoria Market in May and stealing around $5000.

The Venny CEO and former Kensington Neighbourhood House boss Carolyn Webster has always liked to keep busy but after 20 years at the helm of some lively local organisations she is ready for some down time.

One of Kensington’s most beloved institutions is appealing for donations to help offset rising costs as it continues to conjure its low-key magic for the community.