Current news
New committee members
As part of broadening the committee all three new committee members will bring valuable experience to our Association. Many thanks to our retiring members! Ray will take on the Heritage and Planning portfolio and Bruce Sutherland the Royal Park portfolio. Annie has recently moved into Parkville and will further enhance
Ray Osborne
Born in Essex, England, I have a degree in Geography, and post-graduate qualifications in Town Planning and Historic Building Conservation (UK). I have worked in planning and historic building conservation positions in Local Government (UK). In 1992 I moved to Queensland to take up a position in the Department of
Bruce Sutherland
Bruce Sutherland has owned a home in Parkville for 20 years and lived in it permanently for the last 8 years. It’s on The Avenue directly opposite the Royal Park Golf Course where he plays golf a couple of times a week. He has recently stood down after three years
Annie McGuire, Deputy Principal Janet Clarke Hall
Annie has significant experience in educational leadership, community building, and student wellbeing across the secondary and tertiary sectors both in Australia and the United States. Raised in the Northeast United States, she was awarded a Bachelor of Politics at Saint Anselm College before earning a Master of Education from the
58th AGM at Naughtons in Parkville
In May we held our 58th AGM at Naughtons in Parkville. We are very fortunate to be able to host our functions at our local hotel and thank them for their support. This year our keynote speaker was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Emma Johnston. Emma gave
Redpath Rise
Recently we were able to assist the naming of the laneways surrounding Ievers Reserve to Redpath Rise. Norma Redpath was a prominent Melbourne Sculptor who lived and operated a studio in Park Drive from 1968. Her work can be found in the grounds of Melbourne University, See also Participate Melbourne
Royal Park Masterplan
Creating a vision and long-term plan for Royal Park.
The Draft Royal Park Master Plan has been developed in partnership with the community, stakeholders, Traditional Owners and other park users through extensive consultation to guide the management of the park for the next 20 years.
The draft master plan elevates the voice and role of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Traditional Owners, while also considering the challenges of population growth and climate change and balancing the needs of existing and future generations.
Extensive community and stakeholder consultation has been conducted, along with detailed research and analysis by the City of Melbourne. The analysis examined heritage and Traditional Owner cultural values, ecology, traffic and parking, recreation needs and social values including community safety. A discussion paper released for public consultation in November 2023 received a broad range of feedback from almost 1900 community members.
Read more at participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/royal-park-master-plan-review
A Brief Guide to Parkville
Church Services for Parkville
Catholic
St Carthage’s
123 Royal Parade.
Service Times:
Saturday Vigil Mass – 06:00pm
Sunday Family Mass – 10:00am
Sunday Student Mass – 05:00pm
Anglican
The Canterbury Fellowship
Trinity College Chapel, Royal Parade.
Service Times:
Sunday Eucharist followed by Morning Tea: 10:00am (every Sunday)
Choral Eucharist followed by Morning Tea: 10:00am (first Sunday of the month)
Choral Evensong: 06:00pm (Sunday afternoons out of term)
No services in January
Mar Thoma Church
149 Royal Parade
(ex Russian Orthodox)
Service Times:
Every Sunday Worship
1st and 3rd Sunday: 09:00am (Malayalam Service)
01:00pm (English Service)
2nd and 4th Sunday: 09:00am (English Service)
5th Sunday: Divine Service
Parkville Shops & Services opening hours:
Cafe Tesorina
52 Morrah Street.
Mon-Sat 7.30 am – 3.00 pm,
Sun 8.00 am – 3.00 pm
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott Avenue
Open 7 Days
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cafe Felix
51 Royal Parade.
Mon-Fri: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm,
Naughtons Hotel
43 Royal Parade.
Mon-Fri: Lunch & Dinner
Sat: Dinner Only.
Parkville Post Office
55 Royal Parade.
Mon-Fri 8.30 am – 5.30 pm