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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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Extend free trams to Carlton
The Free Tram Zone is currently restricted to CBD and Carlton sits just outside of it, which covers the CBD and Docklands.
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Lord Mayor addresses Carlton Rotary’s 40th anniversary dinner
Carlton Rotary was delighted to welcome local resident and Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nick Reece to its very special 40th Anniversary Dinner at Graduate House on Friday, July 18.
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Wilson Hall: a lost treasure
Over the years, Carlton has seen many fine buildings lost – to demolition, neglect, fire and developers. One of the finest was the original Wilson Hall in Melbourne University.
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Special Metro Tunnel tour for Melbourne’s rail pioneers
A group of Melbourne rail veterans have been given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Metro Tunnel – more than 40 years since their pioneering work on the City Loop.
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Loneliness in a crowded room – and how Neighbourhood Houses help us belong
Loneliness is as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. That’s not a metaphor, it’s a health warning.
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DISTRACTION exhibition at Science Gallery unpacks the chaos of digital life
East Melbourne residents fight to save 137-year-old town house
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