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Stop the demolition of public housing at Barak Beacon, Port Melbourne
I am urging all my column readers – as I have in previous columns – to get behind Margaret Kelly and other residents who remain living on this estate. Margaret has declared they will have to carry her out if they want to proceed with the demolition of her home.
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Carlton Rotary opens new second-hand bookshop in Docklands
The Rotary Club of Carlton has combined with the Rotary Club of Albert Park to open a second-hand book shop in a shopping centre in Docklands, known as “The District”. This is near the now closed Southern Star Observation Wheel, and the Costco Warehouse.
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Tom Hogg explains how our health is in our own hands
We have had some great talks at our get-togethers, but Tom Hogg’s contribution was right up there in terms of practical health advice.
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Here we go again in Parkville!
Last month when I wrote my column, we were heading off to VCAT … little did I think this column would be a repeat!
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Ormiston educational establishment for young ladies
East Melbourne from its earliest days was full of schools.
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Cycling track at Exhibition Building
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cycle racing was one of the most popular sports in Melbourne.
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Brown-eyed boy
One-year-old brown Cavoodle Louie has a peaceful and loving character. Two seconds of eye-to-eye gaze across the street are enough for him to jump on you with tongue happily out and tail wagging.
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Passionate Carlton resident awarded Public Service Meda
For long-term Carlton resident, Kate Rattigan, the opportunity to work in the education sector is not only a privilege, but also a chance to contribute to society and make people’s lives better.
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Addressing our housing crisis
In my inaugural speech to the Victorian Parliament in December last year, I spoke about what I believe is my duty as a millennial MP to do what I can to assist my peers to achieve the great Australian dream of home ownership.
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In memory of Angus Collins, we need to protect cyclists and prevent further tragedy
The tragic death of Angus Collins, who was killed in February by a truck while he was riding his bike in West Melbourne, has shaken our community. To family and friends of Angus, I’d like to extend my deepest condolences.
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Housing department accused of negligence as tower residents left exposed
East Melbourne’s St Peter’s Church to receive $144,000 upgrade
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