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A dramatic modernist with a fluid line
The exquisite work of Shay Docking is part of an exhibition at the Bridget McDonnell Gallery in Carlton, which should be of interest to the collector of 20th century art.
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Retirement and innovation
Greg Court was accused of talking the talk about innovation but not walking the walk.
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Jewish Carlton continued
The Jewish population that first settled in Melbourne in the 19th century were mainly from England, that is, they were English speaking and well adapted to living in a predominantly British cultural environment such as that in Melbourne at the time.
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Little monster moves into Melbourne Zoo’s historic reptile house
A new resident is bringing a splash of colour to Melbourne Zoo’s 52-year-old reptile house.
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Neighbour Network back at Powlett Reserve
East Melbourne Neighbour Network’s (EMNN) home base for community activities, the Powlett Reserve Community Room, has recently received a welcome upgrade of its amenities.
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Barring – Nganjin: an exhibition of Stolen Generations survivors
An Aboriginal art exhibition capturing the stories of grief, loss, and resilience from Stolen Generations survivors will be held at Federation Square as part of National Reconciliation Week.
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“Hope isn’t a strategy for us”: Carlton community calls for action after teenager stabbed at gelato shop
The Carlton community has reignited its call for immediate action on crime after yet another violent incident saw a teenager attacked in an alleged stabbing outside an ice-cream shop.
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Royal Park “death-trap” crossing gets budget funding for much-needed upgrade
In January 2022, the Royal Park Stakeholders Network called for improvements to the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park Railway Station and tram intersection.
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Re-elected Greens leader vows to help curb aircraft noise for East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents who have been lobbying for a decade against aircraft noise have welcomed a promise by re-elected Melbourne MP Adam Bandt to help provide a voice for their campaign.
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Wedding crasher charged after stealing gifts
A Carlton man who posed as a wedding guest to allegedly steal thousands of dollars’ worth of wedding gifts has been charged with several offences.
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Local playwright makes a stand
Happy New Year, Parkvillians! Here’s to a very safe year
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