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Don’t turn Grattan St into a road of chaos
If the City of Melbourne reinstates its 2021 proposal to turn Grattan St from Bouverie St to Rathdowne St into a one lane each way thoroughfare (revoked in 2022 ostensibly for “community feedback”), the entire Carlton area will be affected.
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Waste not, want not: local solutions to tackle Australia’s waste problem
As a teen, I was captivated by the cartoon Captain Planet and the Planeteers. The show followed a group of youth from around the world who were chosen by the Spirit of the Earth to help protect the planet from environmental disasters.
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Carlton Conversations with Peter Doherty
The Carlton Residents Association (CRA) holds the Conversations, talks by interesting people, who are usually associated with Carlton.
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Gone, but not forgotten
The Argus, on February 28, 1908, reported: “Some months ago the parks and gardens committee decided to make the Fitzroy Gardens more attractive by erecting a rustic kiosk, where tea, coffee and light refreshments might be dispensed …
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Continuing to support the community of East Melbourne
The East Melbourne Neighbour Network was formed in 2017 and our priorities are …
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Kangaroos chill out in new bush habitat
As any Melburnian can attest, there is much delight in a cool change, and the kangaroos at Melbourne Zoo appear to agree.
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Offering internet education to girls and women in Afghanistan
The Rotary Club of Carlton has recently received a grant of $5000 from the Rotary Foundation towards a $15,000 project to improve the education of women and girls in Afghanistan through an internet portal.
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Elephant calf trifecta for Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo is celebrating the safe arrival of three Asian elephant calves in as many months, making now the best time to plan a visit.
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Peter Doherty given behind-the-scenes look of Parkville Station
Award-winning immunologist Peter Doherty has been given a unique tour of the Metro Tunnel Project, just a few months out from the first test trains being launched.
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A tale of two sisters
Ball and Welch was once one of Melbourne’s landmark department stores, along with others such as Buckley and Nunn. History tells us that the store was founded by Charles Ball and his nephew, William Henry Welch. But perhaps there is more to the story …
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