Melbourne’s push to become Australia’s garden city steps into full bloom
Melbourne’s long-promised transformation into Australia’s garden city has taken a major step forward, with the City of Melbourne unveiling two ambassadors to champion a new wave of greening projects – and launching a public vote to choose the city’s first official floral emblem.
Keep our doors open: Why Neighbourhood Houses matter
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Business
Carlton office fetches $17.8 million amid renewed market confidence
A vacant Carlton office building has sold for $17.8 million, with strong buyer competition underscoring renewed confidence in Melbourne’s fringe office market.
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Historic Carlton property hits the market for the first time in a century
A piece of Carlton’s history is up for grabs, with a landmark mixed-use building at 138-144 Elgin St being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 100 years.
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Hugh Allen opens Yiaga in Fitzroy Gardens blending craft, nature and cuisine
Melbourne’s dining scene has a striking new addition this spring, with celebrated chef Hugh Allen unveiling his long-awaited first restaurant, Yiaga, inside the historic Fitzroy Gardens pavilion in East Melbourne.
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Ray White CRE: Toby Campbell ushers in a new era for East Melbourne real estate
For more than two decades, Caine Real Estate (CRE) was the trusted name in East Melbourne property. Founded by Paul Caine and later led by his son Jacob, the agency built a reputation for professionalism, transparency and a deep connection to the local community.
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Barbara Piscioneri, the “Queen of Lygon St”
In Carlton’s bustling heart, where the aroma of espresso mingles with the chatter of diners, few figures are as well-known as Barbara Piscioneri.
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Carlton office fetches $17.8 million amid renewed market confidence
Historic Carlton property hits the market for the first time in a century
Hugh Allen opens Yiaga in Fitzroy Gardens blending craft, nature and cuisine
Ray White CRE: Toby Campbell ushers in a new era for East Melbourne real estate
Columns
The old Carlton and United Brewery
Just north of the CBD, the block surrounded by Swanston, Victoria, Bouverie and Queensberry streets in south Carlton was the site of one of Melbourne’s earliest breweries. Remnants of it can still be seen there today.
Mimi, Carlton’s corner cat, is alive, well and still radiant at 17
Local News
Fitzroy HIPPY graduation celebrates 25 years of supporting families
Local families were front and centre at this year’s Fitzroy HIPPY graduation on December 4, as local Member for Melbourne Sarah Witty joined parents, children and staff to celebrate another successful year of the nationally recognised early-learning program.
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City’s $2 Pool Splash to make a summer comeback with more free lessons
The City of Melbourne’s $2 Pool Splash initiative will return this summer, slashing weekday casual pool entry fees to just $2 across selected city pools in January.
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East Melbourne welcomes council’s new safety officers as early patrols deliver results
East Melbourne residents have thrown their support behind the City of Melbourne’s rollout of Community Safety Officers (CSOs), with early patrols already preventing crime and assisting vulnerable people in the neighbourhood.
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Council backs sale of Haymarket Walk to support infectious disease institute
The City of Melbourne will sell Haymarket Walk to the University of Melbourne, paving the way for the $650 million development of the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID).
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“It was the pinnacle”: Sooshi Mango leads calls to bring back Lygon Street Festa
Carlton’s beloved Lygon Street Festa could be on the verge of a revival, with the team behind Johnny, Vince and Sam’s Ristorante – Joe and Carlo Salanitri and their lifelong friend Andrew Manfre – throwing their weight behind a campaign to bring it back.
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Fitzroy HIPPY graduation celebrates 25 years of supporting families
City’s $2 Pool Splash to make a summer comeback with more free lessons
East Melbourne welcomes council’s new safety officers as early patrols deliver results
Council backs sale of Haymarket Walk to support infectious disease institute
“It was the pinnacle”: Sooshi Mango leads calls to bring back Lygon Street Festa
“It was the pinnacle”: Sooshi Mango leads calls to bring back Lygon Street Festa
Mimi, Carlton’s corner cat, is alive, well and still radiant at 17
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