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.
Council boosts bike lane funding in final budget after community pressure
Coffee with a cause: new Carlton North café transforms lives of refugee and migrant women
Business
Green Man’s Arms: Carlton’s plant-based pub
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
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
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
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
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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Coffee with a cause: new Carlton North café transforms lives of refugee and migrant women
New hospitality venture aims to nurture emerging culinary talent
Columns
Inner city families deserve a clear plan for high school
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.
Parliamentary inquiry into public housing demolitions
Local News
Triumph and tenacity: Trishna’s journey to Year 12 at Academy of Mary Immaculate
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!)
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
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
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
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
Concerns raised over whether the council’s animal management plan goes far enough
“Slap in the face”: vulnerable residents face eviction amid Grattan St redevelopment
Give Carlton Gardens a break!
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