Heritage trees to be replaced at Carlton Gardens

Three English Elm trees have been removed from heritage-listed Carlton Gardens after a review found the trees posed a risk to public safety.

Missing teenager last seen in Parkville

Police are appealing for help to find a Point Cook teenager missing since June 11.

How have University of Melbourne students found online learning?

Marine rescuers making a difference

If you’re at the beach and see an injured seal, what do you do? If you’re at a pier or jetty and see a bird tangled up in plastic or fishing line, who can help it? If a turtle, dolphin or stingray looks like it’s in trouble, who do you call? The answer is Melbourne’s Zoo’s Marine Response Unit.

Becoming a dog person

Before getting Kobe the poodle in August last year, Caterina had always been a cat person.

Marching for justice

On March 15 this year more than 5000 people gathered in East Melbourne’s Treasury Gardens, many dressed in black, many carrying banners.

What brought you out today during this snap lockdown?

Shopping for weekly groceries at Queen Victoria Market; otherwise, only Netflix is entertaining me.

String of bike thefts in Parkville and Carlton

Multiple bikes have been stolen from outside Parkville and Carlton apartment buildings during the past month.

Mad rush for COVID vaccine at Royal Exhibition Building

Melburnians have flocked to the Royal Exhibition Building’s mass vaccination hub in light of Victoria’s fourth COVID lockdown.

The village helping to raise Carlton’s children

The Carlton Learning Precinct opened in 2020 and was commissioned by the City of Melbourne in partnership with the Department of Education and the Victorian School Building Authority.

From pop-up to permanent: Outdoor dining here to stay

Pop-up outdoor dining on footpaths, laneways and “parklets” will become a permanent city fixture after the City of Melbourne agreed to continue the successful program.

Lincoln Square’s new playground

After eight months of construction, Lincoln Square is soon to have a state-of-the-art playground for inner city kids to enjoy.

Points system to force detainees to do “useless” activities

Changes to the circumstances of refugees being indefinitely detained in Carlton’s Park Hotel mean they will now be forced to attend activities and English classes in a new points-based system.

Science art gallery to open

Australia’s first science-art gallery will be opening in Melbourne in June.

Toy libraries go from strength to strength

“Yes! They’re going to open a toy library!”

Funding boost for events

The Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne have announced a $5 million investment in events, helping to draw people into the city while supporting jobs and businesses.

Is Melbourne’s only world heritage site under threat?

The Royal Exhibition Building and the surrounding Carlton Gardens is the only UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in Melbourne. Some heritage advocates are worried that development in the area may pose a threat to the listing.

Carlton Kitchen Library connects locals through food

Carlton home cooks are tackling complex and creative recipes with ease thanks to a Lygon Street library loaning out uncommon kitchen appliances – and bringing neighbours together in the process.

New inner-city bike lanes

With office workers returning to the city and traffic becoming a reality again, the City of Melbourne has joined forces with RACV to encourage commuters to consider cycling as a convenient, healthier way of getting around.

Royal Park pavilions to be redeveloped

Brens and Ryder Pavilions will receive multi-million-dollar upgrades after City of Melbourne councillors gave the all clear on revitalising the Royal Park sporting and recreation facilities last month.