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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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Inquiry into public housing demolitions
Labor MPs accused opponents of the demolition plan of spreading disinformation during inquiry hearings. But those who have been opposing the plan have not made any false accusations. They have been saying that:
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“Athens on the Yarra”
In the recently released City of Melbourne report on the 2050 Summit our democratic heritage is described as “Athens on the Yarra”.
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The trains are coming!
Spring has sprung which mean we are only a couple of months away from our own train station!
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A window into Sue’s amazing collection of rare books
East Melbourne resident Sue Louis says she loves the smell of ink in the morning. To her, it “smells like history.”
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From safety forums to black tie galas
While Melburnians typically go to ground in the middle of winter, jetting off to sunnier shores or chasing fresh powder, the East Melbourne Group (EMG) has remained very active within the local community and across wider issues.
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Sarah and Stella’s day out
Community rallies around Leonardo’s staff after fire
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