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The University of Melbourne Family Club marks 60 years of supporting families
Victoria’s early childhood education sector is celebrating a quiet trailblazer this year, with the Melbourne University Family Club marking 60 years since it first opened its doors in Carlton.
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The Torch explores the emotional journey of artworks To Be Returned
A powerful new exhibition opening in Carlton next month is turning the spotlight on a little-seen chapter in the life of First Peoples artworks created in prison.
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Carlton Inc.’s Easter Egg Hunt returns to Lygon St
Carlton Inc. is bringing back its popular Easter Egg Hunt to Lygon Ston Thursday, April 2, following last year’s major success which drew strong participation from local families.
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Council backs writers festival, calls out funding cuts
The City of Melbourne will write to the Premier urging funding be reinstated to Writers Victoria as the council prepares to host celebrations for the 40th annual Melbourne Writers Festival and promote itself as a UNESCO City of Literature
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Sooshi Mango brings the laughs – and the panini – back to Lygon St
The “Sooshi Mango boys” were running on very little sleep in the lead-up to the opening of their new Sangaweech shop at 300 Lygon St
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Life’s Too Short: East Melbourne wine bar blends jazz, art and old-world drops
Run by a chef and a sommelier, this small East Melbourne venue punches well above its weight, with quality wines, “bespoke”” cocktails, gourmet food, local art, live jazz and wine education all on offer.
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Kathleen Syme: a successfully repurposed building
In Faraday St, Carlton there is an example of an old 19th century building that has twice been successfully reconfigured and repurposed. Built 150 years ago as a state primary school, it is still in use today as a modern, well-used community centre and library.
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Labor’s arts cuts put Melbourne’s cultural heart at risk
Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia. It’s one of the many reasons people love living here.
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“Agenda for Carlton” … alive and kicking!
The “Agenda for Carlton” was developed by the Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) committee in June 2024 following a survey of members.
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A month of reflection
Parkville is a truly wonderful place and events in February gave me time to reflect on two wonderful individuals we lost recently.
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Give your garments a longer life
Here we go … it’s finally happening at Morrah St!
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