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When police cars first got radios
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, a policeman patrolling the inner suburbs of Melbourne could only call for assistance or report a crime if he could reach a telephone or call-box.
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Getting stronger for life at Prime40
Kane Hamilton from Prime40 Personal Training has a simple maxim by which he guides his clients: “be strong, not tired.”
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La Mama Theatre presents Midsummica
In collaboration with Midsumma Pathways, La Mama Theatre is set to host the second annual Midsummica event on February 5; a celebration of LGBTQIA+ identities, disabled, and neurodiverse performers.
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Happy New Year from Parkville
In this column I am focusing on two matters discussed at length in articles published by The Age this month.
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The Salvation Army is calling out for driving mentors
The freedom and independence of driving is something most of us take for granted, but many young people struggle to get their licence if they don’t have access to a supervising driver or vehicle.
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The Johnston Collection launches new exhibition
East Melbourne’s own “hidden treasure” The Johnston Collection (TJC), has announced its new exhibition.
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Memorial and teaching academy named finalists in 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
East Melbourne’s Victorian Family Violence Memorial and the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership are both up for prestigious architecture design awards.
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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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Statue of Victorian feminist and social activist to be celebrated
The first woman nominated for Australian parliament, Vida Goldstein, will be honoured with a statue in a historic move that aims to close the gap on gender inequality of statues in the City of Melbourne.
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Welcome to the latest Pet’s Corner by Pups of Carlton!
In this regular segment we feature local pets to promote our pet-friendly community, and offer local tips.
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The “brown-out” murders
Taste & Temptation: Johnston Collection exhibition tour now open
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