Jon Fleetwood

Jon Fleetwood

Journalist

Latest articles by Jon Fleetwood

Parkville residents concerned about new “Skyrail” impact

October 30th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

To make way for Melbourne’s new “Skyrail”, a number of level crossings will be removed, and two new stations will be built in the city’s inner north.

Read More

Victoria Police launches new CCTV initiative

October 30th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

North Melbourne Police Station is partnering with local communities across Melbourne’s inner-city to create a secure database of all of the locations of private and business-owned CCTV cameras. 

Read More

The two best mates wanting to bring a fresh voice to the City of Melbourne

October 2nd, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

With a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and public health, the two best mates who are behind the councillor-only ticket Innovate Melbourne are looking to approach local government a little differently if elected in October. 

Read More

New Lygon Street Market to launch in Argyle Square in September

August 28th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The crew behind the renowned Rose Street Artists' Market in Fitzroy is launching a new market in Carlton this September. 

Read More

D.O.C Espresso announces temporary closure ahead of exciting renovations

August 28th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Carlton institution, D.O.C Espresso, has temporarily shut its doors while it undergoes renovations.

Read More

Carlton’s new cannoli store opens its doors 

August 28th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Another brainchild of That's Amore Cheese founder Georgio Linguanti is Carlton's very own flagship Cannoleria. 

Read More

A café with a cause opens shop in East Melbourne 

August 28th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Melbourne based not-for-profit STREAT has opened a new café in Melbourne, not only providing the community with a new place to eat but also opportunities for disadvantaged youth. 

Read More

The recycling hub bringing Carlton one step closer to a circular economy 

August 28th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

With so much waste unable to be disposed of sustainably in standard bins, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s (CNLC) revamped Recycling Hub has become a community pillar. 

Read More

Council releases plans for Queensberry Street’s new bike lanes

July 31st, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

As a part of its riding lane delivery program, the City of Melbourne has released proposed designs for Queensberry St riding lanes in Carlton and is seeking community feedback. 

Read More

City of Melbourne unveils next urban forest plan for inner city

July 31st, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne is seeking community feedback on new draft “urban forest” precinct plans for Carlton and East Melbourne.

Read More

Free meal program comes to Carlton

July 31st, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

A new free food initiative has been launched in Carlton to help address food insecurity amid the cost-of-living crisis. 

Read More

The surreal and wonderful mind of Nick Gatenby

July 31st, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Running an agency while creating a surrealist oeuvre is not for the faint-hearted, but it has been the reality for Parkville-based artist Nick Gatenby since he made his move across the ditch amid the pandemic. 

Read More