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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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Melbourne 2050: Governance and planning considerations
Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) appreciates the opportunity to reflect on the recent Melbourne 2050 Vision Summit and the People’s Panel and would like to offer some observations that may help inform ongoing discussion.
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Safety in Parkville and North Melbourne
In my past few columns I have covered the tram stop works, cycling paths and speeding. Currently there is a Parkville traffic management study, and the Parkville Association has a committee focused on the subject.
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Inner city families deserve a clear plan for high school
In the past month, I’ve had the privilege of visiting some of our inner-city public schools – including University High’s city campus, North Melbourne Primary, and Docklands Primary.
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Parliamentary inquiry into public housing demolitions
The Victorian Parliament is conducting an inquiry into the government’s plan to demolish the public housing towers in Melbourne.
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James Sinclair and his cottage
In the centre of the Fitzroy Gardens is a cottage almost invisible behind its overgrown garden but it is an interesting little house and worth a more careful look.
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Margaret Kelly evicted from her home!
Verbal fireworks at pre-election community meeting
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