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New World Heritage Strategy Plan for Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens adopted

Minister for Planning Sonja Kilkenny has gazetted new heritage preservation plans for the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, and its surrounding buffer zone in a landmark endorsement for cultural heritage.

Business

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Green Man’s Arms: Carlton’s plant-based pub

July 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

The Green Man’s Arms in Carlton is a standout in Melbourne’s pub scene, offering more than just a fully plant-based menu – it’s a warm, inclusive space where everyone feels welcome.

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Lygon St gets a sweet new addition

July 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

GLO Gelato, a boutique gelateria and specialty cake shop, has landed on Carlton’s iconic strip.

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Carlton’s own noodle masters

Carlton’s own noodle masters

June 4th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

In a quiet back street, just off the southern end of Lygon St, Kevin Huang and Xinyan Wang have been making some of Melbourne’s best noodles since 2017.

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Coffee with a cause: new Carlton North café transforms lives of refugee and migrant women

June 3rd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

A new café with a powerful mission has quietly opened its doors in Carlton North, bringing great coffee and life-changing opportunities to the community.

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New hospitality venture aims to nurture emerging culinary talent

New hospitality venture aims to nurture emerging culinary talent

April 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

A new hospitality project in Parkville is setting out to redefine the city’s dining landscape by providing a platform for emerging chefs to showcase their talents in a high-profile setting.

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Green Man’s Arms: Carlton’s plant-based pub

July 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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Lygon St gets a sweet new addition

July 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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Carlton’s own noodle masters

June 4th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule
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Coffee with a cause: new Carlton North café transforms lives of refugee and migrant women

June 3rd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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New hospitality venture aims to nurture emerging culinary talent

April 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Columns

Inner city families deserve a clear plan for high school

Inner city families deserve a clear plan for high school

July 2nd, 2025 - Ellen Sandell

In the past month, I’ve had the privilege of visiting some of our inner-city public schools – including University High’s city campus, North Melbourne Primary, and Docklands Primary.

Local News

Triumph and tenacity: Trishna’s journey to Year 12 at Academy of Mary Immaculate

Triumph and tenacity: Trishna’s journey to Year 12 at Academy of Mary Immaculate

July 8th, 2025 - Sean Car

Fifteen years ago, Trishna’s name was on the lips of a city holding its breath.

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We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)

We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)

July 2nd, 2025 - Inner City News

What you’re holding in your hands – the July 2025 edition of Inner City News – is our 50th issue, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing communities in Carlton, East Melbourne, and Parkville.

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Concerns raised over whether the council’s animal management plan goes far enough

Concerns raised over whether the council’s animal management plan goes far enough

July 2nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne is reviewing its animal management plan, but a leading Royal Park advocacy group is concerned that the proposals do not go far enough to protect native wildlife in the park.

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MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA returns under one roof

July 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Australia’s favourite cheese and wine festivals are joining forces in 2025, with MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA set to take over Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building from July 4 to 5.

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Kathleen Syme celebrates 10 years

Kathleen Syme celebrates 10 years

July 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

The Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre marked its 10th anniversary on June 21 with a vibrant community celebration that drew around 250 to 300 locals.

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Triumph and tenacity: Trishna’s journey to Year 12 at Academy of Mary Immaculate

July 8th, 2025 - Sean Car
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We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)

July 2nd, 2025 - Inner City News
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Concerns raised over whether the council’s animal management plan goes far enough

July 2nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA returns under one roof

July 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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Kathleen Syme celebrates 10 years

July 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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