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The latest from Parkville
Firstly, many thanks for the good wishes following my accident. One realises what an incredible village we live in when so many care! All is good now, hence my October column.
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Carlton residents’ position on e-scooters
The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has written to the Minister for Transport to express our concern at the failure of the shared e-scooter trial initiated by the state government to provide substantive evidence for their ongoing use and to ensure their compliance during the trial period.
Read MoreEast Melbourne fun for old and young together
We all know about the emotional and physical benefits of intergenerational social activities. Some may remember the ABC show about the old folks and the four-year-olds?
Read MoreNew historical timeline will leave Parkville residents “gobsmacked”
Parkville is home to Melbourne’s leading education and healthcare precinct and will soon boast the Metro Tunnel’s state-of-the-art Parkville Station, due to open in 2025.
Read MoreChanging times of Princes Hill School Park Centre captured in new book
Martin Brennan vividly remembers the excitement that enveloped the former Princes Hill School Park Centre (PHSPC) during the ‘80s when it opened its doors as a community hub.
Read MorePenguin chicks ditch their fuzzy jumpers for spring
Being a teenager can be challenging – even when you’re a Little Blue Penguin.
Read MorePremier Andrews and Prime Minister Albanese are destroying public housing
There was new optimism on solving the housing affordability crisis in Australia when the Australian Greens came to an agreement with the federal Labor government to legislate the formation of a new federal government housing fund.
Read MoreVoice debate requires respect on all sides
The referendum on October 14 to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament will be a big moment for our nation.
Read MoreTurning his final page: Mark Rubbo celebrates a literary legacy
Mark Rubbo, a beloved figure of Melbourne’s independent bookshop scene, has officially called time in his role as managing director of Readings.
Read MoreMargaret Kelly evicted from her home!
Police and security turned up at the Barak Beacon public housing estate on August 18 to evict Margaret from her home.
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Red pandas don their mittens for winter
Barak Beacon public housing estate in Port Melbourne

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