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And the winner of our 50th edition photo competition is …

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

Congratulations to Carlton resident Louisa for sharing this neat little photo capturing these two colourful parrots on a wire sunning themselves in the morning light!

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Owner officially lists derelict former Cancer Council site in Carlton for sale

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

The long-dormant former Cancer Council site at 1 Rathdowne St, Carlton has been officially listed for sale, in what appears to be the end of a troubled chapter for one of Melbourne’s most notorious eyesores.

Lord Mayor tees off at Royal Park Golf Club, backs future of city golf

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

It’s not every day you spot the Lord Mayor on the fairway, but that was the scene at Royal Park Golf Club on Friday, July 25, as Cr Nick Reece joined members for a friendly round — and some thoughtful conversation about the future of the City of Melbourne’s only golf course.

Melbourne youth push for a “Happy Capital” vision by 2050

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

Melbourne could become Australia’s “Happy Capital” by 2050 if the city’s youngest voices are heard loud and clear.

Restoration of Trades Hall continues as part of $10 million heritage project

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

The world’s oldest continuously operating trade union building is undergoing its next phase of restoration, with global construction company Multiplex appointed to deliver Stage Three of the Victorian Trades Hall Living Heritage Project.

East Melbourne Group embarks on VCAT marathon

July 30th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The East Melbourne Group (EMG) has found itself back at Victoria’s planning tribunal over two developments, which they argue will have adverse effects on the neighbourhood’s amenity and character.

From safety forums to black tie galas

July 30th, 2025 - Jessica Agoston Cleary

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.

“Turn off the lights”: ongoing frustration over floodlit ovals in Royal Park

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

Friends of Royal Park has again urged the City of Melbourne to take decisive action to address concerns over excessive night-time lighting at the park’s sporting ovals, accusing the council of breaching its own commitment to preserve Royal Park’s “dark space” status.