Latest articles by Martin Brennan
Red wine and politics
As I enjoyed a midday glass of red at the launch of Allan Watson, celebrating the life and times of a former Lord Mayor of Melbourne and owner of the iconic Jimmy Watson’s in Lygon St, Carlton, I was reminded of times past as an elected Melbourne City councillor and the future of democracy in this city.
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“Athens on the Yarra”
In the recently released City of Melbourne report on the 2050 Summit our democratic heritage is described as “Athens on the Yarra”.
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Give Carlton Gardens a break!
The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has called on the City of Melbourne to conduct a review of the location of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in the Carlton Gardens.
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The vital role of pedestrians in our inner-city: a call for balance amid cycling trends
As our inner-city continues to evolve and a significant shift in urban dynamics is becoming increasingly evident.
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Takes the cake …
Carlton has its icons, but Brunetti’s must take the cake for providing us with an Italian icon in an ever-changing Lygon St. It holds its own in the street as a reflection of a past and a preparedness to grapple with the challenges of the future.
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The buck stops …
The newly elected City of Melbourne council has hit the ground running.
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Don’t blame us… we’re just the voters!
The dust won’t settle on the City of Melbourne election until there is a review of the electoral provisions of the City of Melbourne Act and a limit placed on campaign funding together with real time disclosure of the amount and source of the funds.
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No sausage and no sizzle: 2024 Melbourne City Council election
It was not that long ago we lined up at a local polling booth to cast a vote for our preferred local council candidate. Waiting in the line was for many distracted by a sausage in a slice of bread provided at minimal cost by a local club or organisation.
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Join in for Carlton Conversations at University Café
The Carlton Residents Association invites all members and guests to our third 2024 “Carlton Conversations”, which will be held at a new venue, the University Café, 255 to 257 Lygon St, Carlton on Tuesday evening November 19 at 6.30pm.
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As the dust settles … Melbourne City Council election
The 2024 Melbourne City Council election has provided insights into the workings of the electoral provisions of the City of Melbourne Act and the machinations of candidates jockeying for the positions of Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillor.
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Agenda for Carlton – Melbourne City Council election
The forthcoming City of Melbourne election is an opportunity for residents and local business across our neighbourhoods to identify their priorities that will enhance residential amenity and the viability of local business.
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They’re racing in the City of Melbourne election
As the days and weeks roll by, those seeking to fill the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and the nine councillor positions on the Melbourne City Council increase exponentially along with their policies and promises.
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What goes around comes around for our public housing residents
The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has previously expressed strong support for improving and expanding public, community, and affordable housing opportunities in our suburb.
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A resident voice
Elections come around every four years but residents are around for much longer.
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Council elections 2024. We start from well behind!
As residents will be aware the Melbourne City Council elections will be held in October this year.
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