Business
Empty shopfronts “stabilise” in Carlton after suburb hit hard in lockdowns
Shopfront vacancy rates have increased slightly over the past year in Carlton, new data from the City of Melbourne shows, but significant ground has been made since lockdowns ended.
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A taste of America comes to East Melbourne
Looking for a unique dining experience with all the flavours of classic American cuisine?
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Poppyshop: Childhood memories across generations in Carlton
Poppyshop, a toy store on Lygon St, will celebrate its 60th birthday next year.
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The Carlton Directory: a guide to everything postcode 3053
In partnership with local business association, Carlton Inc., Hyperlocal News (publisher of Inner City News) would like to introduce you to The Carlton Directory, a guide to, and celebration of, businesses throughout Carlton.
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The “Swoppy”: Carlton’s “one-stop music shop”
Nestled on Elgin St across two stores, Music Swop Shop has been the go-to spot for music-lovers for more than four decades.
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Carlton welcomes Gertrude Grocer
The latest addition to the neighborhood is Gertrude Grocer, operated by a dedicated team offering locally sourced, high-quality goods to the Carlton community.
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End of an era for Carlton’s much-loved La Porchetta
After nearly four decades of serving up classic Italian cuisine, the original La Porchetta in Carlton North has closed its doors for good, prompting tributes to pour in from customers who shared special memories.
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Neighbourhood pasta bar spreading the southern Italian love
Dive into the world of Super Norma; the Italian pasta bar that’s shaking things up on the Rathdowne St strip with southern Italian-inspired dishes served in takeaway noodle boxes.
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Carlton shisha bar seeks late-night liquor licence amid community concern
The owners of the Balcony Shisha Bar in Carlton have expressed their commitment to working with the community as they apply to extend their service of alcohol until 3am.
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Madeleine de Proust: a feast for the eyes and stomach
Specialising in the art of madeleines, Lygon St’s newest patisserie Madeleine de Proust is one of Melbourne’s most unique culinary offerings.
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Friday night at the Curtin
Flemington and North Melbourne residents say “NO TO DEMOLITION”
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