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boxing gym, which is home to Brizzy
Brothers boxing, which has operated in Kingsbury since 1989. Within close proximity is the Reservoir Leisure Centre, the Reservoir Community Sports Centre, which includes basketball, netball and hockey, La Trobe University Sports Centre and several other multi-purpose sporting grounds. The Kingsbury community market has been running for over 30 years every Sunday from Kingsbury Drive at La Trobe University. The market is popular for selling plants, produce, handcrafts, bric-a-brac and much more.
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Kingsbury following the trend from neighbouring suburbs
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