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New baboon turning heads
Melbourne Zoo has welcomed a new baboon to its 16-strong troop. Her name is Kasmut – Kas to her keepers – she is 11 years old, and she’s turning heads, not just of visitors but also of the young males in the troop.
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The Metro Tunnel completes its biggest trial yet
The Metro Tunnel has completed its most significant “dress rehearsal” yet – trains making more than 2600 trips across 10 days as part of trial operations.
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What do you do to cope with the heat?
We go in the city with its air-conditioned shops or to the cinema.
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Supporting the East Melbourne community again in 2025
The East Melbourne Neighbour Network (EMNN) aims to create a thriving and inclusive community and provide a range of enjoyable health and wellbeing activities for people of all ages.
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Building a business: what makes Melbourne a supportive start-up scene?
Melbourne has established itself as one of the most vibrant and supportive start-up environments not just in Australia but globally.
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Building a business in Melbourne: 6 things you should keep in mind
Melbourne is Australia’s cultural and economic hub, home to a thriving startup scene and strong state and federal-level support networks for entrepreneurs.
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Pawn-demonium! Carlton Gardens Primary hosts its first chess tournament
In an exciting first for the Carlton Gardens Primary School (CGPS), the school has hosted and also triumphed in its inaugural chess tournament held on November 8.
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Meet your local banker
My name is Scott Balderson, and I’m the branch manager for NAB Carlton. In my role, I lead a dedicated team of customer advisors to provide exceptional support and service to our customers.
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Breaking down the bullwhip effect in supply chains
Do you have an interest in global supply chains? You may work in the supply chain logistics space or run a wholesale or retail business that relies on supply chains. Whatever the case, it pays to be across all the aspects of supply chains, including the bullwhip effect.
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Why the Greens are pushing for affordable housing in the City of Melbourne
In July, the Victorian Greens announced their Lord Mayor candidates for Melbourne, and are using the moment to put one issue at centre stage; affordable housing.
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Where you can access community food initiatives in the City of Melbourne
A Foodbank Hunger Report released in 2023 found that 3.7 million Australian households had run out of food that year. This startling number highlights how food insecurity is one of the most prominent issues people in Australia face.
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A call to celebrate: capitalising on Australian seasons and holidays for marketing
Localised marketing in Australia provides businesses with a unique opportunity to connect deeply with consumers by aligning strategies with the country's seasonal and holiday events.
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Kieser finds a new home in the inner city
Kieser has opened the doors of a new strength training and physiotherapy facility in the inner city.
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La Mama’s Festival of Mother Tongues
From November 12 to 24 La Mama Theatre will present the inaugural La Mama’s Festival of Mother Tongues; a multi-lingual season with shows in languages including Farsi, Persian, Sicilian, Wathaurong, Marathi, Spanish, Filipino, Italian, Polish, French, Māori, Greek, Mandarin and Macedonian.
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An update from the East Melbourne Neighbour Network
Term 4 community activities recommence on October 8 and includes activities for people of all ages. Enrolments are now open.
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The new no-cost dedicated youth mental health service in Parkville
Mental health in the state of Victoria has seen some recent scrutiny, especially with the 2021 Royal Commission investigation.
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How you can show support to Indigenous-owned businesses
It doesn’t take a Certificate in Business Analytics to know that without consistent support, businesses die.
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Congratulations, Susan Henderson
An active member of our community for more than 20 years, Sue Henderson received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List, for services to the community of East Melbourne.
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Future climate leaders to the stage in upcoming Wattle Spotlight events
From VR gaming to political music performances and native bee hotels, young students are developing unique climate solutions for our future.
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City school for girls receives exclusive Masterclass with cast member of Chicago
With theatre fever in the air, Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy has welcomed collaboration with Stephen Valeri, cast member of the acclaimed musical Chicago, currently gracing the stages of Melbourne.
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