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Barak Beacon public housing estate in Port Melbourne
Estate residents continue to campaign on Homes Victoria’s plan to relocate them, demolish and redevelop the estate and the lack of clear advice on their future housing security.
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Sex parties on short-stay platforms
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is about to be exposed to sordid details of drug- and alcohol-fuelled sex parties and strippers enriching a short-stay operator in a Melbourne apartment complex.
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Fitzroy arts graduate wins prestigious Rotary scholarship
Carlton Rotary is very proud to announce that the club’s nomination for a Postgraduate Global Grant Scholarship has been successful; Antonia Kent from Fitzroy and a graduate of the University of Melbourne was one of two selected.
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Jewish Carlton
There has always been a Jewish community in Melbourne from the time of the earliest settlement. They were mainly immigrants from London and other parts of England, that is, English-speaking and part of the general British population of Melbourne at the time.
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Salad Days
In the Victorian era, when architectural style leaned heavily towards the Italianate, one East Melbourne house stood out. It was beautifully depicted by artist, William Tibbits, in 1879.
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Joey joy: Melbourne Zoo welcomes new kangaroo
It may not yet be old enough to hop, skip or jump, but an adorable new resident at Melbourne Zoo is quickly winning over the hearts of anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
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Patience and consistency makes for a cool and calm cavoodle
Three-year-old cavoodle Cooper is the “Arthur Fonzarelli of dogs”, according to owner Steve Ostwald.
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Parkville Association AGM
The 55th Parkville Association annual general meeting (AGM) was held at Naughtons Hotel (pictured above) on Monday, March 21. Nearly 60 members attended the first “in person” AGM for two years.
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Barak Beacon public housing estate in Port Melbourne
Homes Victoria now have an office on the estate with a revolving door of relocation workers. Residents are getting invitations put under their front doors to come and have a chat. The chat participation rate is very, very low.
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A sweet treat on the street
The Australian version of the Italian tradition of passeggiata, a gentle and slow stroll through the main streets of the city or town, sometimes stopping for gelato, is evident most nights at Lavezzi Gelateria at 334 Lygon St.
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Protecting what makes East Melbourne special
Another exciting year ahead in East Melbourne
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