Latest articles by Georgie Atkins
Carlton residents pave the way for menstrual health empowerment
Kate Everitt and Julie Moulder are the proud co-founders of The Fix; a period supplement company that is revolutionising the treatment of menstruation symptoms.
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Mozart meets Blink-182
Up-and-coming comedian Callum Stratford is gearing up for a captivating performance of his experimental stand-up comedy show, Mozart-182, at East Melbourne’s Tasma Terrace from March 27 to April 7, as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF).
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Madeleine de Proust: a feast for the eyes and stomach
Specialising in the art of madeleines, Lygon St’s newest patisserie Madeleine de Proust is one of Melbourne’s most unique culinary offerings.
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Carlton psychologist releases new book to improve mental wellness
Carlton-based psychologist and acclaimed author, Dr Ahona Guha, has just released her second book, titled Life Skills for a Broken World, offering a practical framework for cultivating “good mental health”.
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La Mama Theatre presents Midsummica
In collaboration with Midsumma Pathways, La Mama Theatre is set to host the second annual Midsummica event on February 5; a celebration of LGBTQIA+ identities, disabled, and neurodiverse performers.
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Inner city groups honoured in the Melbourne Awards
A Carlton-based sexual health centre and a family violence memorial in East Melbourne were among the winners at this year’s Melbourne Awards on November 11.
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Carlton’s infamous median strip trio
With an IPA in one hand and a pack of cards in the other, it’s easy to see why the Carlton median strip is Besha and Ryan’s “favourite bar in Melbourne”.
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Council launches community engagement for renewal of Royal Park
The City of Melbourne is inviting the community to have its say on the Royal Park Master Plan as it enters the first stage of engagement, with the two-year process beginning in November.
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Carlton restaurant proves cooking with love is a timeless recipe
In an area dominated by Italian cuisine, Abla’s Lebanese restaurant has stood the test of time for nearly 50 years as one of Carlton’s most iconic hospitality institutions.
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New Carlton gallery exhibits the “future dreaming” of incarcerated First Nations artists
The Torch’s inaugural exhibition at its new gallery on Elgin St will see Future Dreaming - visions of the future come to life from November 2 to November 24, featuring artworks from first-time painters as well as seasoned participants of its program.
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Uni Melb continues to overlook staff pleas for better working conditions
Following a historic, week-long staff strike at the University of Melbourne (UoM), the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) bargaining team walked out of negotiations on September 4 after university management failed to acknowledge the union’s core demands.
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University of Melbourne staff undertake longest strike in the university’s history
Staff at the University of Melbourne (UoM) have joined the picket line alongside the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) in a week-long industrial action strike from August 28 to September 3 to negotiate better working conditions, with the potential to strike longer if demands are not met by university management.
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Comfort Italian with an American twist
Coming up to their fifth birthday in September, Capitano may not be the latest addition to the Carlton area, but it has certainly proven itself to be at the centre of it.
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s movie concert series returns
The last tickets are on sale for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) eighth and final performance of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back this October.
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Bar Bellamy: where good friends come together
Although Rathdowne St’s latest cocktail bar and bistro is Oska and Dani Whitehart’s first hospitality venture together, it has quickly become a stalwart destination for Carlton locals.
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Carlton duo’s commitment to connection runs through their veins
Among Carlton’s many cafés and coffee hot-spots, you’ll find Michael and Nadeen Kelly’s The Heart of Carlton tucked away on Elgin St.
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Restoration, upgrade under way for century-old Royal Parade water main
Essential upgrades will be made to the Royal Parade water main in Parkville, with Greater Western Water (GWW) starting works on a two-kilometre section of the main this month.
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Council takeover of Carlton’s toy library deemed a “huge win” for families
The City of Melbourne will be taking over managing the Melbourne Community Toy Library (MCTL) at Carlton’s The Chapel from mid-July following a struggle for permanent funding.
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Trades Hall statue honours the work of equal pay activist
A bronze statue commissioned by Victorian Trades Hall Council and A Monument of One’s Own was unveiled on May 30 outside the Victorian Trades Hall Council building, celebrating the legacy of one of Victoria’s most influential activists.
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Pet’s Corner: Rathdowne royalty
Alysce and her family at Senserrick Green Grocer love serving the freshest produce to the Rathdowne Village community; however the fruit and veg aren’t the only thing that keep customers coming back.
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