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Carlton’s public housing residents brace for rent increases
Carlton public housing residents have raised concerns about looming rent increases due to come into effect from August 18, questioning how the adjustments align with market values given the substandard condition of many units.
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Melbourne French Theatre brings Marivaux’s La Surprise de l’Amour to life
The Melbourne French Theatre (MFT) is excited to announce 14 performances of their 2024 production, La Surprise de l’Amour by Marivaux, from August 6 to 17.
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Snack Monster: the casual snack bar sibling in the Jimmy Watson’s family
At Snack Monster, indulge in an “affordable and genuine” selection of Italian-inspired bites, complemented by an ever-changing list of tasty wines.
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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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Public housing towers class action to proceed to trial
The Supreme Court of Victoria has issued orders for the historic public housing class action to proceed to trial in October.
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Council releases plans for Queensberry Street’s new bike lanes
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.
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Reviving history: student’s transformative designs for Melbourne General Cemetery
An exhibition by landscape architecture students from the University of Melbourne has showcased design ideas for the future of Melbourne General Cemetery.
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City of Melbourne unveils next urban forest plan for inner city
The City of Melbourne is seeking community feedback on new draft “urban forest” precinct plans for Carlton and East Melbourne.
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Free meal program comes to Carlton
A new free food initiative has been launched in Carlton to help address food insecurity amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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A safe space for Aboriginal women and children at Carlton Baths
Carlton Baths will house a new support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children as part of government efforts to address soaring rates of family violence.
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