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Taste & Temptation: Johnston Collection exhibition tour now open
The Johnston Collection house museum in East Melbourne is thrilled to welcome Dr Matthew Martin as guest curator of their latest exhibition tour Taste & Temptation.
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Feed me. Fill me. Fico me.
It reads like a line you shouldn’t say out loud. That’s exactly why you remember it.
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Future Melbourne podcast turns to Lygon Street’s past, present and future with Sergio Alderuccio
The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns to one of Melbourne’s most recognisable main streets, with Carlton Inc. president Sergio Alderuccio joining the podcast to unpack the changing identity of Lygon St and ask what comes next for the city’s so-called Little Italy.
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Carlton Inc.’s Easter Egg Hunt returns to Lygon St
Carlton Inc. is bringing back its popular Easter Egg Hunt to Lygon Ston Thursday, April 2, following last year’s major success which drew strong participation from local families.
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Kathleen Syme: a successfully repurposed building
In Faraday St, Carlton there is an example of an old 19th century building that has twice been successfully reconfigured and repurposed. Built 150 years ago as a state primary school, it is still in use today as a modern, well-used community centre and library.
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Carlton Gardens Primary School strikes gold at state bowling titles
Carlton Gardens Primary School (CGPS) has claimed top honours in the Primary Schools division of School Sport Victoria’s Tenpin Bowling State Championships, held in December 2025 at Wyncity Keon Park.
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East Melbourne Community Christmas Picnic at Bishopscourt
The annual Christmas community picnic, organised by the East Melbourne Group and East Melbourne Neighbour Network as a joint community initiative, will be hosted by the new Anglican Archbishop, Dr Ric Thorpe and his wive Louise Arden-White at Bishopscourt on Sunday, December 14 from 12pm to 3pm.
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Introducing Home Comforts
The Johnston Collection, “East Melbourne’s best kept secret”, welcomes visitors to their new exhibition.
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City considers parking restrictions for MCG attendees
The City of Melbourne is considering introducing parking restrictions aimed at curbing illegal parking by MCG visitors in East Melbourne.
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Premier Jacinta Allan opened Melbourne IVF’s new clinic in Collingwood
Premier Jacinta Allan opened Melbourne IVF’s new clinic in Collingwood on August 6. She spoke to patients, families and staff about the importance of personalised IVF care.
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From Vegemite to victory: Carlton Gardens Chess Club makes its move in the west
Out in Melbourne’s rapidly growing west, where footy ovals meet multicultural kitchens and V/Line trains rattle past Hoppers Crossing, a new kind of clash took centre stage – one fought over chequered battlegrounds, not turf.
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Loneliness in a crowded room – and how Neighbourhood Houses help us belong
Loneliness is as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. That’s not a metaphor, it’s a health warning.
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Melbourne 2050: Governance and planning considerations
Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) appreciates the opportunity to reflect on the recent Melbourne 2050 Vision Summit and the People’s Panel and would like to offer some observations that may help inform ongoing discussion.
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We’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)
What you’re holding in your hands – the July 2025 edition of Inner City News – is our 50th issue, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing communities in Carlton, East Melbourne, and Parkville.
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What is Carlton Residents’ Association about? And what does it do?
The Carlton Residents’ Association’s agenda for Carlton is underpinned by the values of “contribution, communication and connection”, while our priorities are focused on heritage, planning, greening and mobility.
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East Melbourne Community Choir sings to a new tune
Richard Lawton has taken up the baton as musical director for the East Melbourne Community Choir.
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Booming businesses: six industries that thrive in Melbourne
Melbourne, known for its vibrant culture, great coffee and diverse population, is also a powerhouse in the business sector.
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Detectives investigate home invasion in Carlton
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a home invasion in Carlton in the early hours of Saturday, February 22.
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City of Melbourne backs East Melbourne Neighbour Network with community space
The East Melbourne Neighbour Network (EMNN) has received a significant boost with the City of Melbourne granting the organisation full-time management of the Powlett Community Room.
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Making the most of HR: how and when to involve your human resources team
When you think of “HR”, you might picture a team that only steps in to handle complaints or administrative tasks – like sorting out payroll or settling disputes. However, there’s so much more to your human resources team than just problem-solving.
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