Environment
Carlton petrol station fined for environmental breach
A NSW-based company running a petrol station in Carlton has been fined $5928 for failing to show it was obeying an environmental notice from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Victoria.
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Three’s company with the Melbourne Zoo Colobus crowd
A pair of Eastern black-and-white Colobus is settling into their new home at Melbourne Zoo's Arboreal Walk; and for one, it's coupled with a family reunion.
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Grattan St site earmarked for housing amid government’s latest wave of changes
As part of the state government’s new development strategy for Victoria, it plans to unlock more homes by establishing two new activity centres in inner Melbourne and unlocking government land for development.
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Residents ramp up efforts to stop the Police Association’s “unreasonable” proposal
Residents of East Melbourne have stepped up their campaign to stop the Victorian Police Association from securing a planning permit that would see the operating hours extended for their newly-constructed rooftop bar on Jolimont St.
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Council commits to a scaled-back pool splash
The City of Melbourne will be bringing back a scaled-down version of Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election promise to make swimming pool entry more affordable across the city, following a successful trial of the initiative.
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Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans for Carlton and East Melbourne approved
Plans for increased greening and tree canopy in four inner-city suburbs have been adopted by the City of Melbourne despite some councillors opposing them due to concerns surrounding the potential loss of car parking.
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Heart of Carlton owners remain positive in the face of repeated attacks
Following a series of attacks against beloved café The Heart of Carlton, owners Michael and Nadeen Kelly are hopeful for the future of the café and say the community support received has being “incredible”.
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Olympic star power and Master Chefs for Gluten Free Lifestyle Show
A delectable array of culinary and nutritional experts is set to headline a unique foodie event at Moonee Valley Racecourse this May, and you can be sure that everything will be gluten free.
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Carlton Inc. launches egg-citing Easter event
Local traders’ association Carlton Inc. is gearing up to bring its inaugural Easter Egg Hunt to the precinct, aiming to attract families and boost local trade.
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Royal Park master plan needs reviewing
On Saturday, March 22 more than 40 people attended a meeting addressed by Ron Jones who along with the late Brian Stafford co-authored the winning entry in the 1984 Royal Park Master Plan Design competition.
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