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Alan the Carlton legend

Four-and-a-half-year-old border collie Alan has been coming to Carlton Gardens all his life.

Neighbourhood power at work in East Melbourne

Companionship is an asset when it comes to health.

“Squizzy” Taylor shot in Carlton

One of the more notorious incidents that happened in Carlton at that time was a shoot-out in which two crime figures, “Snowy” Cutmore and “Squizzy” Taylor, ended up dead.

Metro Tunnel Project creates a wealth of opportunity

The Metro Tunnel Project isn’t just building a city-defining train line – it’s also creating jobs and opportunities across the board.

The community councillor

An educator, publican, family man and proud member of the Flemington-Kensington Bowls Club – you’d struggle to find a more community-minded councillor than Davydd Griffiths.

Strong community the key to Lygon St future

Simon Rahme’s family has run a business on Lygon St since the mid ‘80s. These days he runs Italian-inspired Mediterranean restaurant Copperwood as part of his business portfolio which includes St Charly, Dimattina, and Carmine’s bistro.

Reducing homelessness in the City of Melbourne

These 33 men are in indefinite lockdown

Right now, 33 men are being held in indefinite detention in the middle of Melbourne at the Park Hotel in Carlton. They have committed no crime. They have fled war, persecution, violence and torture, and tried to seek a safer life.

East Melbourne’s voice: The East Melbourne Group

A striking feature of East Melbourne is the frequency and enthusiasm with which conversations spring up with walkers-by in the street.