Arts & Culture

Melbourne Writers Festival to return for its 40th instalment

Melbourne Writers Festival to return for its 40th instalment

April 1st, 2026 - Jenny Denton

The Melbourne Writers Festival (MWF) has announced the program for its 40th anniversary edition this year, with more than 150 local and international artists set to appear across the city from May 7 to 10.

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From pasta to pancakes – Al Dente takes on breakfast

April 1st, 2026 - Jenny Denton

The owners of Al Dente Enoteca aren’t afraid of change.

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Comedy festival comes to Carlton

April 1st, 2026 - Jenny Denton

This year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, which runs until April 19, marks its 40th anniversary with its biggest ever event, taking in more than 800 shows.

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Farewell

April 1st, 2026 - Rob Moore

It is hard to believe 10 years ago the then president of the Parkville Association asked for volunteers from the committee to take over the chair. I was still working but put my hand up not knowing I would still be there 10 years later!

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The Servants Training Institute

April 1st, 2026 - Sylvia Black

On the western side of Berry St, East Melbourne, there once stood a large red brick building known as the Servants’ Training Institute.

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Green groups slam closure of “key” agencies

April 1st, 2026 - Jenny Denton

The closure of two “key” East Melbourne-based environmental agencies will “silence expert voices and strip away independent safeguards for nature,” according to green groups, which accuse the government of being “scared of independent expert advice”.

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From Carlton’s patchwork quilt to centre stage: celebrating Elle Morrell’s 10 years at CNLC

April 1st, 2026 - Tony Milne

When Elle Morrell applied for a job at Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (CNLC) 10 years ago, she had a confession to make, at least to herself.

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The future of Lygon St is no laughing matter!

April 1st, 2026 - Martin Brennan

The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has had a long-standing interest and involvement in Lygon St as the activity spine of the Carlton community.

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La Trobe University to lead major nursing research partnership in Parkville

March 30th, 2026 - Gabrielle Shi

La Trobe University has been selected to lead a major new nursing and midwifery research partnership in Melbourne’s Parkville health precinct, in a significant collaboration with three of the city’s leading hospitals.

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Seven charged over Zelda D’Aprano statue vandalism in Carlton

March 27th, 2026 - Sean Car

Seven women have been charged over the alleged defacing of the Zelda D’Aprano statue outside Victorian Trades Hall in Carlton earlier this month.

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August 3rd, 2022 - Carol Saffer
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