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East Melbourne fun for old and young together

September 27th, 2023 - Inner City News

We all know about the emotional and physical benefits of intergenerational social activities. Some may remember the ABC show about the old folks and the four-year-olds?

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Dr Julian Smith: surgeon and photographer

September 27th, 2023 - Sylvia Black

One of East Melbourne’s more notable residents was Dr Julian Smith; a remarkable man, famous in two very different fields, surgery and photography.

New historical timeline will leave Parkville residents “gobsmacked”

September 27th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

Parkville is home to Melbourne’s leading education and healthcare precinct and will soon boast the Metro Tunnel’s state-of-the-art Parkville Station, due to open in 2025.

Fork in the road moment: rust away or wear yourself out

September 27th, 2023 - Kane Hamilton

Picture this: You’re standing alone at a literal fork in the road, the sun setting behind you as you ponder the most critical decision of your life.

Changing times of Princes Hill School Park Centre captured in new book

September 27th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Martin Brennan vividly remembers the excitement that enveloped the former Princes Hill School Park Centre (PHSPC) during the ‘80s when it opened its doors as a community hub.

Penguin chicks ditch their fuzzy jumpers for spring

September 27th, 2023 - Melbourne Zoo

Being a teenager can be challenging – even when you’re a Little Blue Penguin.

Uncertainty looms as public housing towers marked for redevelopment

September 27th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A plan to demolish and redevelop 44 high-rise public housing towers across the inner city including Carlton is causing a wave of uncertainty and fears of displacement among residents, with advocates fearing the housing crisis could be made worse if public land falls into the hands of developers.