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Parkville coming alive
As I write this column, O-Week is back at Melbourne University with Royal Parade and some of the student accommodation in Parkville buzzing with excitement. New students, many from overseas, are familiarising themselves with our area. Hopefully, we are seeing confidence returning to Melbourne and Naughtons filling up with old friends.
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That was then; this is now
Suppose you stand on the corner of Powlett Street and Wellington Parade looking east. In that case, you would see the 7-Eleven store, the dry cleaner, a couple of cafes, the Il Duca restaurant and, at the end of the line, the Post Office, an unassuming, utilitarian modern building.
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Earn your corn by the sweat of your brow
Gideon Haigh, freelance cricket-writing journalist and author’s motto “He travels the fastest who travels alone”, is courtesy of Rudyard Kipling.
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A simple guide to Owners Corporation resolutions
A resolution is a legally binding written and recorded decision made by an owners’ corporation either at a meeting or by ballot. Resolutions are an integral part of OC operations.
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A mansion built from selling firearms
This large house at 48 Drummond St, Carlton, was built with money made from selling small arms to the citizens of Melbourne. It is one of Melbourne’s most florid examples of the Victorian Baroque style, with many exterior decorations, terra cotta roof ornaments, and an equally spectacular interior. It was initially called Benvenuta, meaning “welcome” in Italian.
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If we are not careful Melbourne could become a carpark
Melbourne is the greatest city in Australia, because of our culture, our gigs, our food, our pubs and our art. We all know that. And, we all know that after two long years of lockdown, our arts and entertainment industry is on its knees.
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Age is no barrier
A year ago, Maltese poodle cross Molly was placed on a flight by a breeder from Newcastle NSW to Melbourne to reach her new home with John Hrbek’s family.
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Star apprentice builds career at Parkville Station
When it comes to inspiring other women to work in construction, Chhunly Taing has started close to home, with her younger sister.
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RIMERN-the home of residential recycling
The Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network (RIMERN) is open again at 32-34 Lincoln St Brunswick East, after a temporary closure during January 2022 due to COVID safety issues.
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Ms Frankie’s unique approach comes to Carlton
The red brick facade and the green wooden doors and windows are still in place at what used to be Thresherman’s Bakery at Faraday St, Carlton.
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Carlton shooting escalates crime fears
A season of growth and fathering in East Melbourne
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