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Carlton traders team up for Easter gelato and hot cross bun collaboration

March 26th, 2026 - Chris Jackson

Two of Carlton’s newest artisan food businesses have teamed up for a limited-edition Easter collaboration, bringing together gelato and hot cross buns in a new dessert jar launched just in time for the holiday.

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Cyclists protest Yarra’s Elizabeth St bike lane downgrade in Richmond

March 18th, 2026 - Sean Car

Cycling advocates and local residents gathered on Elizabeth St in Richmond on Sunday, March 15 to protest the City of Yarra’s decision to narrow the street’s protected bike lanes, warning the move will make one of inner Melbourne’s key east-west cycling links less safe.

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Sky rail proposal over Park St moves forward with limited impact on Royal Park

March 16th, 2026 - Sean Car

Plans to elevate the Upfield rail line over Park St at the northern edge of Royal Park are progressing, with early design work suggesting relatively limited impacts for nearby Parkville residents

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Degrowth festival to debut in Carlton with focus on community and climate resilience

March 16th, 2026 - Sean Car

A new grassroots festival focused on sustainability, simple living and community resilience is coming to Carlton this month, with organisers inviting Melburnians to gather for a day of talks, workshops, music and practical skills sharing at Curtain Square.

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La Mama to stage Australian premiere of dark comedy in April

March 16th, 2026 - Sean Car

La Mama will present the Australian premiere of Spare a Thought for Jana Wendt next month, bringing Nicola Watson’s Patrick White shortlisted play to Melbourne audiences for a limited season in Carlton.

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Defence audit flags Carlton training depot for sale as local housing push gathers pace

March 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

A modest Defence site in the heart of Carlton could soon become one of the most closely-watched parcels of land in the inner city, after the Commonwealth confirmed it is earmarked for divestment under a nationwide defence estate audit.

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East Melbourne Group claims victory at VCAT as Hotham St proposal refused

March 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

A contentious apartment proposal for Hotham St in East Melbourne has been knocked back by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), in a decision handed down late last year that marked a significant win for the East Melbourne Group and neighbouring residents.

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Parkville heritage review moves to panel after mixed submissions

March 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

A long-running review of heritage protections across Parkville has moved a step closer to completion, with councillors voting unanimously on February 17 to endorse post-exhibition changes and refer unresolved matters to an independent planning panel.

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Writing studio helps kids’ life stories

March 4th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Kids involved at Story Studios Australia are learning much more than just technical skill, its creative director says, with the programs helping them to find a voice and a community as well as see their work in print.

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Victorian Trades Hall nominated for World Heritage listing

March 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

Melbourne’s iconic Victorian Trades Hall in Carlton is a step closer to global recognition after being nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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