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Inner city families deserve a clear plan for high school
In the past month, I’ve had the privilege of visiting some of our inner-city public schools – including University High’s city campus, North Melbourne Primary, and Docklands Primary.
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Parliamentary inquiry into public housing demolitions
The Victorian Parliament is conducting an inquiry into the government’s plan to demolish the public housing towers in Melbourne.
Read MoreJames Sinclair and his cottage
In the centre of the Fitzroy Gardens is a cottage almost invisible behind its overgrown garden but it is an interesting little house and worth a more careful look.
Read MoreMetro Tunnel trials trains across the city
Saturday, June 21 marked a huge milestone for the Metro Tunnel Project, with trains running the full length of the line for the first time – from Sunbury, through the new Metro Tunnel to East Pakenham and Cranbourne.
Read MoreWinter blues
We now know we have entered winter with cold mornings and some decent rain! If you bump into me in the street, please don’t talk football as our team down Royal Parade is not going very well!
Read MoreWhat is Carlton Residents’ Association about? And what does it do?
The Carlton Residents’ Association’s agenda for Carlton is underpinned by the values of “contribution, communication and connection”, while our priorities are focused on heritage, planning, greening and mobility.
Read MoreEast Melbourne philanthropy series draws a crowd
On Tuesday, June 24, a wintry evening did not deter stalwarts from the East Melbourne Group (EMG), nor friends and colleagues, from venturing out as far as the local library on George St.
Read MoreTackling hunger in Carlton
Food insecurity is a quiet crisis affecting almost half of Carlton’s residents.
Read MoreSpeeding in Parkville
With great interest we noted the Lord Mayor’s comments about East Melbourne and the need for greater speed restrictions.
Read MoreGive Carlton Gardens a break!
The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has called on the City of Melbourne to conduct a review of the location of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in the Carlton Gardens.
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Reflections of 2023
