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Zoo brews up wildlife-friendly coffee opening
A brand-new way for coffee-loving Melburnians to help save wildlife has been launched at Melbourne Zoo.
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“Here we go again”
We were delighted that the City of Melbourne refused to grant a permit for the demolition and building of a dermatological clinic on the site at 35-39 Royal Parade Parkville. More than 150 locals submitted objections; however, the applicant has decided to appeal this matter at VCAT.
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Carlton Football Club’s early uniform
While most clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) identify themselves with an animal or object (for example, the Swans, Bulldogs, Bombers) the Carlton Football Club identifies itself solely with a colour – the Blues.
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Rotarians do their bit to help limit impact of malaria
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable.
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Is Homes Victoria about to declare insolvency?
I don’t take much of what the Herald Sun says about anything to be honest. It is a muckraker of the first order. Sensationalism in reporting is its core mission.
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La Mama offers the freedom to explore or fail
Betty Burstall founded La Mama Theatre after visiting New York, where she discovered the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, founded by Ellen Stewart, an American theatre director.
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QVM’s very own certified cicerone
After experiencing the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom and finding a passion for introducing people to new experiences and styles of beers, Darren Ivey has found his place at Brick Lane Shed.
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She gets things done
Marie Iafeta has a big smile and a humble disposition.
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October community morning tea
October morning tea was a well-attended gathering of 40 people who enjoyed an interesting talk by Terry Henderson on the state of the horse racing industry.
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Died due to war service
With Remembrance Day coming up it seems a fitting time to acknowledge one of East Melbourne’s many residents who enlisted to serve their King and Country in the Great War. Shown here is Henri Joseph Lamande, in one of the more diverting photos in our society’s collection.
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Popular Carlton reserve set to become a dog park, but not all residents are happy
A fun, interactive cafe turning customer service on its head
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