Latest articles by Sean Car
Doherty Clinical Trials to conduct trial of needle-free vaccine for avian influenza
East Melbourne based Doherty Clinical Trials is calling on healthy volunteers to participate in a new Phase I clinical trial of a needle-free vaccine for avian influenza.
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Renewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of Arron Wood’s reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
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A new, safer Melbourne under Gary Morgan
East Melbourne resident Gary Morgan is back for another bid for Lord Mayor, and this time improving safety is at the heart of his campaign for a new and “bigger” Melbourne.
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Arron Wood pledges to green Pelham St
Long-mooted plans to create a green biodiversity corridor from Carlton Gardens to University Square along Pelham St in Carlton would be realised if Arron Wood becomes Lord Mayor.
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Greens reveal housing policy for the City of Melbourne
The Greens are pushing for an “abundance of affordable homes” in the City of Melbourne as the central policy initiative of its election campaign for Town Hall.
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City of Melbourne elections: where things are at
We’ve learned plenty more during this past month about the makeup of the field competing for Melbourne Town Hall at October’s City of Melbourne elections. Here’s a snapshot …
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Labor reveals its team for the City of Melbourne
The Labor Party has unveiled a five-person team and its theme for the upcoming City of Melbourne local government elections: “keeping local government local”.
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Nick Reece picks Roshena Campbell as his running mate
Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has made somewhat of a shock selection for his deputy mayoral candidate at the upcoming City of Melbourne local government elections in current councillor and Liberal Party member Roshena Campbell.
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New Fitzroy sports centre celebrates Wurundjeri heritage
A brand new state-of-the-art vertical sports centre at Fitzroy Gasworks has officially been named the Bundha Sports Centre.
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The Greens preselect lead City of Melbourne candidates
The Greens have preselected current councillor and Carlton resident Dr Olivia Ball as its lead candidate ahead of the City of Melbourne elections in October, with West Melbourne resident Karl Hessian revealed as its second candidate on the ballot.
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University of Melbourne unveils new arts and cultural program at Parkville campus
The University of Melbourne (UoM) is throwing open its doors to the inner-city community to come and experience its new arts and culture precinct on Swanston St, with an engaging first-year program of public shows on offer.
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Greater Western Water completes Royal Parade water main upgrade
Greater Western Water (GWW) has successfully concluded the crucial upgrade of a 134-year-old water main on Royal Parade in Parkville.
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Could Pelham St be the key to unlocking more events at Argyle Square?
Carlton is home to many beautiful green public squares, with its four most prominent spaces connected via one of the suburb’s lesser-known streets.
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Medicare urgent care clinic opens in Carlton
Inner-city locals now have greater access to the healthcare they need with the opening of the Inner Melbourne Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC).
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Brunetti Classico brings a new local to Drummond St
Just when you thought Lygon St legend Brunetti Classico couldn’t get any bigger in Carlton, a new concept boutique store will soon open at the rear of its current flagship store on Drummond St.
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Who’s in, who’s out? City of Melbourne elections on the horizon
It sounds a bit cliché to proclaim, “the next term of council could be the most important ever for the City of Melbourne”. After all, every new term of local government is as important as the last.
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Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays
The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council to look to do what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality.
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Cemetery greening under way
Project Cultivate, a long-awaited initiative aimed at enhancing the natural environment within the grounds of the Melbourne General Cemetery while championing the use of locally native plants, officially sprouted last month.
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Council consults on Power Melbourne
The City of Melbourne and two other neighbouring councils have identified 16 proposed locations for new neighbourhood batteries that will help deliver more renewable energy to inner-city locals, with consultation kicking off this month.
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CommVision: Increasing communication in residential buildings and communities
If you live in the City of Melbourne, it’s more than likely that you’re one of the 80 per cent who live in a high-rise apartment. But how well are you currently notified of critical issues and important updates affecting your immediate community?
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