Columns

A season of change and renewal in Parkville

May 6th, 2026 - Ray Osborne

The week before ANZAC Day delivered near-perfect autumn weather in Parkville, with the grand four-row elm avenue along Royal Parade and surrounding street trees turning from green to gold as leaves began to fall.

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Time to fix the “roundabout of death”

May 6th, 2026 - Ellen Sandell

We all know the “roundabout of death” in North Melbourne – also known as the "Haymarket intersection".

Carlton’s future in the balance

May 6th, 2026 - Peter Sanders

The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has decided to be proactive in promoting issues that will protect and improve Carlton.

A mansion on Rathdowne St

May 6th, 2026 - Jeff Atkinson

On the south-west corner of Rathdowne and Pelham streets in Carlton there is a brick pillar that looks out-of-place. It is all that remains of a brick wall that once surrounded a substantial house on the site.

Listening to the priorities shaping East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville

May 6th, 2026 - Sarah Witty

East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville each have their own distinct character, but together they form one of the most vibrant and interconnected parts of our city.

Young writer found vocation in family history project

April 1st, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Carlton writer and Triple R presenter Jonathan Butler, who has published a true crime family history, is appearing in two events at the Melbourne Writers Festival next month.

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!