Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Rotary Club of Carlton welcomes new leader
The Rotary Club of Carlton has welcomed the installation of its new president, Professor Mile Terziovski.
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Man charged after alleged burglaries in East Melbourne
A man has been charged following a series of alleged aggravated burglaries in East Melbourne on the evening of July 23.
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Plans to replace old toilet block at iconic Fitzroy Gardens get under way
The City of Melbourne will seek permission from Heritage Victoria to replace an old toilet block at the historic Fitzroy Gardens, in a move supported by residents.
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Popular Carlton reserve set to become a dog park, but not all residents are happy
Carlton residents have voiced concern over a controversial proposal to use a popular reserve as an off-leash dog park, arguing the green space’s tranquillity “will be threatened”.
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Top architecture awards go to inner-city buildings
The University of Melbourne’s Student Precinct, designed by a team of architectural firms led by Lyons, has taken out Victoria’s top architecture award.
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Papa Gino’s celebrates 50 wonderful years on Lygon St
Papa Gino’s, the iconic Italian restaurant on Lygon St, is a beloved institution in the Melbourne food scene.
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Local health leaders named in King’s Birthday honours
Outstanding citizens have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours for their significant contributions to the community.
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Lord Mayor honoured with prestigious award
City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says she’s “surprised and humbled” to have been appointed an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.
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Carlton set to get new public toilet, another facility remains “unsightly and unwelcoming”
Carlton is set to receive a new public toilet, but local traders are expressing concerns as a similar facility in a nearby street is plagued by graffiti.
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School community mourns passing of beloved Carlton principal
Tina McDougall, beloved principal of Carlton Gardens Primary School, has been remembered as “much-loved and respected leader” after her recent death rocked the school community.
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“Fix our footpaths”: Lygon St traders’ plea to council for action
Fed-up Lygon St traders are calling for urgent action to be taken on the deteriorating footpaths of the iconic Carlton strip, which they say have become unsafe and unattractive.
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City of Melbourne endorses position paper to protect Royal Park amid sky rail plan
The City of Melbourne has released a position paper addressing its concerns surrounding the proposed level crossing project at Park St in Parkville, which could impact the heritage-listed Royal Park.
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Developer resubmits office building plans in East Melbourne
A developer has scaled down plans for a contentious $15 million commercial building overlooking the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, after its previous proposal was rejected by authorities.
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Council’s ongoing payphone battle heads to VCAT
A bid to install dozens of payphones across the CBD and Carlton that would be splashed with advertising and cause “unnecessary clutter” on footpaths is set for a state planning tribunal stoush.
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Elderly man taken to hospital after footpath fall calls for council to act on hazardous tactile tiles
A 73-year-old man has called on the City of Melbourne to replace tactile tiles on footpaths in East Melbourne, following a fall that resulted in him being taken to hospital.
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Woman reunited with prized medal thanks to police efforts
A Princes Hill woman has spoken of her relief after being reunited with her treasured Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Medal, which was stolen from her home in February.
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Former Carlton community service building sold off
A disused City of Melbourne-owned property in Carlton is among three properties in the municipality to have recently been sold off.
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East Melbourne office building to be converted into apartments
A former office building in East Melbourne is set to be turned into four apartments after being given the green light by the City of Melbourne.
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Salvation Army launches “life-changing” program to former prisoners
The Salvation Army Melbourne has launched a new program providing a beacon of hope for former prisoners left without a home or a family to “get back on their feet”.
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Council calls for state government support for CCTV in Carlton
The City of Melbourne is hoping the state government will support its efforts to improve safety in the Carlton area by providing funding for new CCTV cameras.
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