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A big problem requires even bigger solutions
Welcome to the eighth of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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In response to the Ombudsman …
Hello readers, thanks for all the feedback from my last column. In this issue I want to talk about the Victorian Ombudsman’s report into the “hard lockdown” of the public housing residents for two weeks at 33 Alfred St, North Melbourne.
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Covering the Pacific from Carlton
As a seasoned journalist, media consultant, editor and mentor, Carlton local Sue Ahearn has worn many hats throughout her career in the media.
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February news!
Firstly, congratulations to the publishers for an excellent first edition of Inner City News. From chatting around Parkville, the feedback was very positive and everyone thrilled to have Parkville back on the publishing map again!
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Valetta – an East Melbourne story
East Melbourne’s first Crown land sales were held on November 18, 1852.
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New councillor is a “unionist at heart”
Having snuck into the final councillor position at last year’s local government elections, CFMEU member and new councillor Elizabeth Doidge said she was looking forward to helping shape and reactivate the city that she loves.
Read MoreHow do we solve a problem like rough sleeping?
Welcome to the seventh of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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As much flak as Captain Cook
Some nice people come from Captain Cook’s home town of Middlesbrough although you wouldn’t know it, judging by the recent protests against his arrival in Australia.
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Welcome from the Public Housing Residents’ Network
Hi readers, this column is from the view of a long-term public housing resident.
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Inner-city life: where to after a pandemic?
This COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all hard, but for those who spend their lives in our CBD and inner-city, it’s changed things very dramatically.
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When police cars first got radios
Don’t blame us… we’re just the voters!
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