Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Wildwater canoer rides a wave to new heights
There was just a hair’s breadth of clinching medal glory at the prestigious Wildwater World Championships, but Carlton local Robert Janiszewski has done his community – and country – proud.
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Mirvac wins Treasury Square project as locals left out of consultation
Property developer Mirvac has reportedly been awarded a contract to develop a contentious site known as Treasury Square at the CBD’s edge.
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Honouring officers killed in the line of duty
Victoria Police is encouraging everyone to show their support for Blue Ribbon Day to commemorate the 175 officers who have died in the line of duty.
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$4m revamp set for Fitzroy Gardens pavilion
The Fitzroy Gardens pavilion is set to undergo a $4 million revamp as its new hospitality operators, including world-class chef Hugh Allen, prepare to move in.
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Man charged over death of man at Fitzroy Gardens
A 36-year-old man has been charged after a man died following an alleged “physical altercation” at the Fitzroy Gardens on August 21.
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Residents raise safety concerns at East Melbourne community meeting
East Melbourne residents have come together to collaborate with various stakeholders at a community safety meeting on August 14.
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Prime Minister joins celebrations for CSL’s new HQ building
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dropped into town to mark a celebratory opening of biotech giant CSL’s new global headquarters and research and development centre.
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Melbourne University’s bold vision for 22,000 squares metres of green space
Twenty-two thousand square metres of green space could be created at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus under an ambitious blueprint that would see six buildings demolished.
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Turning his final page: Mark Rubbo celebrates a literary legacy
Mark Rubbo, a beloved figure of Melbourne’s independent bookshop scene, has officially called time in his role as managing director of Readings.
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Toys galore at The Chapel under new free service
A rejuvenated toy library is keeping young minds happy at The Chapel in Carlton and, best of all, the service is now free for families.
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Café Notturno says goodbye after nearly half a century
Café Notturno, a beloved restaurant of the Lygon St dining scene for the past 45 years, has closed its doors with the owner saying the memories would “last a lifetime”.
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Residents lose fight to save historic building
Parkville residents have been left disheartened after losing a state planning tribunal fight to save a historic building from being demolished and turned into a medical centre.
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“Cowboy” Corkman developers set to face VCAT over breach
Developers who illegally demolished Carlton’s historic Corkman Hotel are embroiled in yet another controversy as they seek to amend an order designed to prevent unlawful planning activities.
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Blocked in their paths: residents face game day chaos
Residents in the vicinity of the MCG have continued to be left frustrated as road closures on game and major event days leave some unable to access their homes.
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No move to close Cooks’ Cottage, council says
Captain Cooks’ Cottage, a major tourist attraction at the Fitzroy Gardens, is believed to be up review but the City of Melbourne says no decision has been made to close it.
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Heritage gem to get a makeover as new mansions get approval
Three “maisonettes” are set to be built in East Melbourne, complementing an existing heritage mansion that will be preserved and enhanced under a $14 million proposal.
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Residents angry over “shoddy” roundabout works
East Melbourne residents have expressed disappointment and frustration over what they describe as “shoddy” works to upgrade a prominent roundabout in the area.
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Author shows lighter side of university life in new book
Carlton author Dr Leslie Kilmartin has launched his first satirical novel, taking readers on a hilarious journey in what is usually the serious realm of academia.
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Carlton resident returns library book 68 years later
A library book borrowed in 1955 has finally made its way back to the State Library of Victoria, in what senior librarian Tom Vasey described as a “big surprise”.
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Muhubo’s Somali art inspires women to learn a centuries-old craft
Muhubo Sulieman began learning the art of traditional Somali weaving techniques from her mother at the age of five.
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