Latest articles by Katie Johnson
Treasury Square lacking proper design controls
The City of Melbourne has moved to apply dedicated urban design controls to Treasury Square after it was found it was the only site within the central city without them.
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New heritage status for Carlton’s iconic buildings
More than 20 new sites in Carlton will receive heritage protections under the City of Melbourne’s final Carlton heritage review.
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Locals call for upgrade of “death-trap” Royal Park crossing
Multiple organisations connected to Royal Park are calling for a safety upgrade of the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park railway station and tram intersection.
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Keeping it old school at Brunetti Classico
Starting his day at 2.30am each morning, seven days a week, Brunetti Classico owner Fabio Angele knows firsthand what it takes to run one of Melbourne’s most iconic cafes.
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Big baby news for Melbourne Zoo
The pitter-patter of not so small feet will be heard at Melbourne Zoo next year with three of the zoo’s endangered Asian elephants pregnant.
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Old Dan O’Connell Hotel to become a primary school
After paying more than $3.2 million to purchase Carlton’s historic Dan O’Connell Hotel, Fitzroy Community School (FCS) has secured a permit from the City of Melbourne to build a new primary school for 85 students.
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Three generations of family hospitality at University Café
When Paul Ferraro came to University Café in 1985 as a 16-year-old looking for work, he found more than he bargained for.
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Carlton residents plagued by post-lockdown hooning
Carlton residents have reported an increase in hooning and anti-social behaviour since lockdown restrictions were eased and have urged the City of Melbourne to act.
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Abandoned former Cancer Council building an “eyesore”
The long-abandoned Cancer Council building at 1 Rathdowne St has stood as an eyesore in Carlton for the past eight years.
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Community donations flood in for newly arrived Afghan refugees
Two thousand Afghan refugees are settling into the inner city with the help of volunteers and donations from the local community.
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Stabbing reignites housing tower safety concerns
A stabbing at the Carlton housing towers in early October has reignited residents’ security concerns.
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Inner city locals celebrate Freedom Day
The inner city sputtered back to life on October 22 as people poured out onto the streets and into cafés for the first time in three months.
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Community consulted on future of Carlton Gardens
A range of new protections and facilities for Carlton Gardens have been proposed by the City of Melbourne in a major heritage review.
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Harnessing the healing power of the sea
In her art and in her life, Wirangu artist Aunty Beverly Meldrum has always stayed close to the sea.
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The new age of promo items
Whether it’s a cheap pen, a cap, or a fidget spinner, most of us have received a promotional item at some point in our lives.
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Protections for Carlton’s UNESCO listed sites expanded
The heritage area surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens has been extended to protect the site from over-development.
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Inner city facing unprecedented mental health crisis
Psychologists in Carlton, Parkville and East Melbourne are overwhelmed with demand as locals grapple with the mental health impacts of sustained lockdowns.
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Earthquake rocks the inner city
Rattled inner city locals poured out onto the streets after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Melbourne at 9.15am on September 22.
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Spring nesting in full swing at Royal Park
With spring nesting season in full swing, inner city locals are enjoying the array of native birds on display at Royal Park.
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East Melbourne’s St Peter’s Church to receive $144,000 upgrade
The iconic heritage-listed St Peter’s Eastern Hill Church in East Melbourne has received $144,000 from the state government to conduct urgent conservation works.
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