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Residents divided over East Melbourne traffic works
A wave of new zebra crossings and speed humps rolling out across East Melbourne has divided the community, with some residents calling for the works to stop and others insisting they are long overdue.
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Council backs sale of Haymarket Walk to support infectious disease institute
The City of Melbourne will sell Haymarket Walk to the University of Melbourne, paving the way for the $650 million development of the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID).
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UMAC closes out 2025 with two bold new productions
The University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) is closing out the year with two standout productions that promise to captivate audiences with their depth, artistry, and heart.
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Future Dreaming exhibition off to a flying start
The Torch’s Future Dreaming exhibition has kicked off to a phenomenal start, with more than half of the artworks already sold.
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Keep our doors open: Why Neighbourhood Houses matter
Walk past Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre on any weekday morning and you’ll see what community looks like …
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The West Gate toll road impacts: Melbourne deserves better
The West Gate Tunnel Project is set to open soon, and will funnel thousands of cars from the western suburbs straight into North and West Melbourne, Docklands and the inner city.
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The changing face of Darling Square
In the time before white settlement the area around what we know as Darling Square in East Melbourne was swampland and was a source of plentiful foodstuffs enjoyed by the local Wurundjeri people.
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Local associations: why?
Having been president of the Parkville Association I need to reflect on what an association does and why they are so important to the fabric of a residential suburb.
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A year into the council term: the view from Carlton
With the current City of Melbourne council now one year into its term, the Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has looked at what’s been working, what hasn’t, and what still needs improvement.
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Historic Carlton property hits the market for the first time in a century
A piece of Carlton’s history is up for grabs, with a landmark mixed-use building at 138-144 Elgin St being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 100 years.
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La Trobe University to lead major nursing research partnership in Parkville
Council moves to rein in AI infrastructure impacts as data centres surge
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