Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Council knocks back plans to redevelop a Carlton “eyesore” after citing “significant issues”
An “eyesore” building in Carlton will remain empty and graffiti-laden after the City of Melbourne rejected a planning proposal to build a tower and apartments.
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New 40km/h speed limit rolls out in East Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is lowering the speed limit across several roads in East Melbourne in a bid to improve safety for all road users and pedestrians.
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Safety summit “positive step” in listening to the community
A much-anticipated safety summit has been held bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups, and stakeholders to address various issues facing the city.
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Community rejoices over hard-fought bus service increase
The Parkville Gardens community is celebrating after its campaign to increase bus services to its neighbourhood – which included continued advocacy from local Greens MPs – was finally a success.
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Council approves plan to demolish bowls club cottage for green space
A weatherboard caretaker’s cottage next to the Princes Park Bowls clubrooms will be demolished to make way for open space after plans were approved by the City of Melbourne.
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Calls mount to address illegal parking in East Melbourne
Calls are being made to increase the amount of the parking officers patrolling East Melbourne as illegal parking continued to upset residents.
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Carlton market to return after council gifts not-for-profit group $45K
A former Carlton market that helped people who experienced food insecurity will get a $45,000 funding boost from the City of Melbourne to relaunch its services.
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Lighting upgrades take shape at Fitzroy Gardens, but experts say it may not improve safety
The City of Melbourne has begun replacing lighting within the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne as worried residents hope to increase safety at night.
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Five arrested after pair assaulted in Carlton
Five men have been arrested after two men were allegedly assaulted and threatened with knives in Carlton on August 22.
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East Melbourne residents put heat on council over controversial guesthouse redevelopment
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) residents’ association has continued its fight to thwart any plans of a historic guesthouse from being redeveloped in their neighbourhood.
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Carlton resident proud to launch her new photography book celebrating her community
A Carlton resident and street photographer who gathered thousands of images capturing the “charming and diverse spirit” of her neighbourhood has celebrated her work in a new book.
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Little fighter beats the odds
Six-year-old Frankie is a true fighter. Born with end-stage kidney disease, she had no function in one kidney and only eight per cent in the other, meaning she struggled with several health concerns in her early years.
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Historic Curtin Hotel up for state heritage protection in “landmark decision”
Carlton’s historic The Curtin Hotel is a step closer in being saved from the developer’s wrecking ball after the building was recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register.
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Murchison Square put on backburner as an off-leash dog park following community opposition
The City of Melbourne has ditched, at least for now, a controversial proposal to make Murchison Square an off-leash timed access dog park following an uproar from the community.
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Victoria Police’s new operation clamps down on crime in Carlton
Carlton traders have welcomed a step up in police presence, particularly on Lygon St, after concerns were recently raised about the level of crime hitting the area.
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New development proposed for eyesore Cancer Council building
An eyesore building in Carlton that formerly housed the Cancer Council’s headquarters could be knocked down to make way for a 13-storey tower and townhouses under a new plan.
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Graffiti removed at record levels but Carlton traders call for more “forward thinking”
Clean-up crews have removed a record amount of graffiti across the municipality after the City of Melbourne battled a 60 per cent increase in the vandalism act after lockdowns.
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New panel set up to hear residents’ concerns on hoon behaviour
Carlton residents fed-up with hoon behaviour in their neighbourhood will be able to voice their concerns through a new state government-led panel.
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Locals fed up with footy fans illegally parking
Furious residents in East Melbourne have lashed motorists who are blocking their driveways and parking on nature strips during game days at the MCG.
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High-rise public housing residents’ welcome new community health program
Carlton’s high-rise public housing is set to be supported by a new community health program which will see residents employed to assist with health promotion and connection services.
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