Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Barking up the wrong tree: opposition mounts to turn Murchison Park into off-leash dog area under council plan
The City of Melbourne will investigate the suitability of turning Murchison Square into an off-leash dog park during certain hours after concerns were raised the proposal would “completely alter the nature of the park”.
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Police to step up patrols in Carlton
Victoria Police will ramp up its presence in the Carlton area following a string of incidents that have left the community gravely concerned.
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Residents of public housing tower fear funding for vital health program will be cut
Residents of a public housing tower in Carlton are desperately hoping to keep a health program running in their complex after learning its funding may soon be pulled.
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Artist behind Shane Warne mural left gutted after facing criminal charges
An artist charged with vandalism after painting a mural in Carlton in tribute to the late cricketing legend Shane Warne says he has been left shattered.
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Carlton Gardens masterplan reveals effects of climate change on precinct
At least 43 trees in the heritage-listed Carlton Gardens have been earmarked for replacement – with nearly half from two older avenues – as the City of Melbourne responds to climate change impacts under a new masterplan.
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Dedicated clinician honoured with prestigious award
A Parkville-based cancer researcher who has dedicated her career to making a difference to women's lives has been recognised with a prestigious award.
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East Melbourne residents push for mandatory planning guidelines for historic neighbourhood
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) will call on the City of Melbourne for “greater transparency and accountability” in its planning governance following its decision to approve the redevelopment of a historic guesthouse.
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Barring – Nganjin: an exhibition of Stolen Generations survivors
An Aboriginal art exhibition capturing the stories of grief, loss, and resilience from Stolen Generations survivors will be held at Federation Square as part of National Reconciliation Week.
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“Hope isn’t a strategy for us”: Carlton community calls for action after teenager stabbed at gelato shop
The Carlton community has reignited its call for immediate action on crime after yet another violent incident saw a teenager attacked in an alleged stabbing outside an ice-cream shop.
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Re-elected Greens leader vows to help curb aircraft noise for East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents who have been lobbying for a decade against aircraft noise have welcomed a promise by re-elected Melbourne MP Adam Bandt to help provide a voice for their campaign.
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Wedding crasher charged after stealing gifts
A Carlton man who posed as a wedding guest to allegedly steal thousands of dollars’ worth of wedding gifts has been charged with several offences.
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Council approves plan to bulldoze historic Punt Rd stand
The City of Melbourne has approved a controversial plan to knock down the historic Jack Dyer Stand as part of the Punt Rd Oval redevelopment, despite heritage groups voicing their opposition.
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New bike lanes set to be to be rolled out in East Melbourne
New bike lanes will be created along a residential street in East Melbourne as part of a City of Melbourne initiative to improve road safety.
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Council tipped to back “BINS4Blokes” men’s health campaign
Council tipped to back “BINS4Blokes” men’s health campaign
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Council backs “BINS4Blokes” men’s health campaign
An initiative to install incontinence product disposal bins in men’s public toilet facilities across the municipality will be piloted by the City of Melbourne – the first capital city council to adopt such a campaign.
Read MoreEast Melbourne residents set to take Magnolia Court redevelopment fight to the state’s planning umpire
East Melbourne residents have vowed to launch an appeal against a City of Melbourne decision that would see a historic guesthouse redeveloped into a residential hotel, saying it would “seriously impact” the area.
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Hands off our pub: Unions unite to save The Curtin from development
The Carlton community has thrown its weight behind unionists who have vowed to form a picket line, if necessary, to thwart any plans of redeveloping the historic John Curtin Hotel.
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Rooming house gets the green light despite strong community opposition, but developers say it will be aimed at professionals
A controversial plan to create a rooming house within a student apartment block in Carlton will go ahead despite plenty of opposition from the community.
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Hope remains to protect heritage values of the Royal Exhibition Building
The threat of developments encroaching the areas of the UNESCO world heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding Carlton Gardens is real, according to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV).
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Council seeks joint effort to rid the city of graffiti
The City of Melbourne has sought the “urgent assistance” of the state government as it battles to fight a 60 per cent increase in graffiti and tagging since the pandemic began.
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