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Carlton’s future in the balance
The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has decided to be proactive in promoting issues that will protect and improve Carlton.
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A mansion on Rathdowne St
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.
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Listening to the priorities shaping East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville
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.
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Young writer found vocation in family history project
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.
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The Servants Training Institute
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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From Carlton’s patchwork quilt to centre stage: celebrating Elle Morrell’s 10 years at CNLC
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!
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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Kathleen Syme: a successfully repurposed building
In Faraday St, Carlton there is an example of an old 19th century building that has twice been successfully reconfigured and repurposed. Built 150 years ago as a state primary school, it is still in use today as a modern, well-used community centre and library.
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Labor’s arts cuts put Melbourne’s cultural heart at risk
Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia. It’s one of the many reasons people love living here.
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La Mama opens 2026 with Elbow Room’s sharp new satire SAINTS
New bike lanes for Royal Parade and Flemington Rd
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