Reach for the sky

Ask those who live in East Melbourne about the different styles of local architecture and they will identify the rare houses still existing from the 1850s and ‘60s, the beautiful long lines of terraces in Powlett St and the iron lace-trimmed free-standing mansions which are the pride of the neighbourhood. But East Melbourne has another claim to fame; the 1955 ICI now Orica, building, the first skyscraper in Australia.

Delivering on the services Stolen Generations people say they need most

The state government dedicated $300,000 to cover the funeral costs of Stolen Generations people thanks to advice from the Stolen Generations Reparations Steering Committee.

Demand for food parcels has trebled since start of pandemic

Carlton’s Church of All Nations has provided emergency relief food packages to the community for more than a decade, but demand from the local community for food basics has trebled since the start of the pandemic.

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.