Latest articles by Carol Saffer
Raptor in Royal Park
Ken Tay, a self-taught amateur photographer, started photographing in Royal Park two to three years ago for two hours of freedom and sanity each day during lockdown.
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From Brazil to Mordialloc, and finally, at Melbourne General Cemetery
In 2001 author Caroline Petit toured the house and grounds of Mayfield, a 12-room mansion in Mordialloc, built by François Louis Nompar de Caumont La Force, the Count of Castelnau. He was appointed Consul-General to France in Melbourne in 1864.
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A new label every Hump Day
Fashion retailer RPM Melbourne’s store on the corner of Elgin and Drummond streets is a sophisticated space bathing in natural light and oozing style.
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Retirement and innovation
Greg Court was accused of talking the talk about innovation but not walking the walk.
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Royal Park “death-trap” crossing gets budget funding for much-needed upgrade
In January 2022, the Royal Park Stakeholders Network called for improvements to the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park Railway Station and tram intersection.
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Every little bit helps
Volunteering Australia defines volunteering as “time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain”.
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Warrior Woman Lane benefits from council budget
As part of the City of Melbourne’s recently announced draft budget 2022-23, $150,000 was allocated to commission a public artwork in Warrior Woman Lane in honour of its namesake. The project also includes a paid curatorial mentorship program for emerging Aboriginal women curators.
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Pete’s petanque piste
Tucked behind the towers on Lygon St and situated at the rear of Drummond Place lies a small patch of gravel surrounded by green lawn and leafy autumn trees.
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Melbourne Zoo director Michelle Bruggeman resigns
Michelle Bruggeman stepped downed from her role as director at the Melbourne Zoo at the end of May to take on a significant new position in the aged care and retirement sector.
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Affirmation art exhibition showing at Church of All Nations
Reservoir-based artist Robert Dickins has been drawing and painting since he was a little tacker.
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Carlton Inc supports weekly Lygon St tour
Aperitivo is Italy’s version of happy hour. It is a cultural phrase and time of day that captures the celebration of life around pre-dinner drinks, snacks and conversation.
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Melbourne Uni student finalist in Dulux Colour Awards
Charensia Pricilla Rompis, a student in her final year of a Master of Architecture degree at the University of Melbourne, is a finalist in the prestigious Dulux Colour Awards student project category 2022.
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Parco Canteen takes its coffee seriously
Jarrod Balme and Adrian Pagano, co-owners of that funky looking building adjacent to Argyle Square on Lygon St Carlton, are hospitality professionals.
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Inspired by Italy
Parkville resident and Professor Emeritus at the University of Melbourne Jaynie Anderson’s love of Venetian art began on her 15th birthday when she danced in the moonlight in the Piazza San Marco in Venice.
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Verbal fireworks at pre-election community meeting
The Church of All Nations hosted a pre-election candidates forum for the eight nominated electoral candidates standing for the federal seat of Melbourne to present their platforms on Thursday, April 21.
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Keir Paterson promises Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Parkville
An elected Albanese Labor Government has committed to funding Medicare Urgent Care Clinics based at GP surgeries and Community Health Centres in at least 50 locations including one in the Parkville medical precinct.
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Y Streetball now open at Carlton Baths
Y Streetball was founded at the North Melbourne Community Centre in March 2017 by YMCA volunteers Dave and Pete to support adults experiencing homelessness or disadvantage and has since grown into a vibrant community program that welcomes everyone.
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Victorian schoolkids encouraged to get back on the netball courts
Netball Victoria has partnered with the Victorian Department of Education and Training’s Positive Start in 2022 initiative to re-engage primary and secondary students and boost their physical and emotional health and wellbeing after the pandemic.
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Falafel Off comes to Carlton
Are you a fan of The Great British Bake Off with wonderful Mary Berry?
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Parkville’s urban oasis for rural and regional school children
What began life in 1941 as the American military’s Camp Pell, housing troops in tents with limited cooking facilities and no running water, is now Urban Camp, providing accommodation and educational programs for rural and regional primary school children from around Australia.
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