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Local associations: why?
Having been president of the Parkville Association I need to reflect on what an association does and why they are so important to the fabric of a residential suburb.
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A year into the council term: the view from Carlton
With the current City of Melbourne council now one year into its term, the Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has looked at what’s been working, what hasn’t, and what still needs improvement.
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Community Trivia Night in East Melbourne
The annual East Melbourne Trivia night was held on a busy football finals night at the Unitarian Church Hall.
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Are Carlton’s significant heritage places protected?
Last year new gradings for heritage places were introduced (a “place” is a site or area).
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The Grattan Street Drill Hall
In 1860, a large wooden building was constructed in Grattan St between Lygon and Drummond streets for use as a drill hall by a local troop of part-time soldiers known as the Carlton Volunteer Rifles.
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Council, please remember Parkville!
With only just over a month to go trains will be arriving in Parkville and discharging passengers. This was mentioned previously as good news!
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From climate voices to community action: James Henderson and the birth of Wattle
When James Henderson joined the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s Climate Voices – Leadership and Advocacy program, he was looking for ways to turn his passion for the environment into tangible action.
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Policing East Melbourne
In 1883 the Police Department rented a house on a wide block of land in Darling St, East Melbourne. This house would become the residence of the sergeant-in-charge of the new police station.
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East Melbourne safety forum
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) hosted a safety forum on August 25 to discuss issues in East Melbourne. The Community Safety Meeting was organised to discuss ideas on management of petty crime, road safety, and traffic in the area.
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Franklin St reopened with Metro Tunnel station entrance
The first city street to be closed for Metro Tunnel construction – Franklin St – has reopened, as the project powers ahead towards opening later this year.
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A fifth punch in the gut for local gyms
A fugue at sunrise
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