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Give Carlton Gardens a break!
The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has called on the City of Melbourne to conduct a review of the location of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in the Carlton Gardens.
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The vital role of pedestrians in our inner-city: a call for balance amid cycling trends
As our inner-city continues to evolve and a significant shift in urban dynamics is becoming increasingly evident.
Read MoreTakes the cake …
Carlton has its icons, but Brunetti’s must take the cake for providing us with an Italian icon in an ever-changing Lygon St. It holds its own in the street as a reflection of a past and a preparedness to grapple with the challenges of the future.
Read MoreThe buck stops …
The newly elected City of Melbourne council has hit the ground running.
Read MoreDon’t blame us… we’re just the voters!
The dust won’t settle on the City of Melbourne election until there is a review of the electoral provisions of the City of Melbourne Act and a limit placed on campaign funding together with real time disclosure of the amount and source of the funds.
Read MoreNo sausage and no sizzle: 2024 Melbourne City Council election
It was not that long ago we lined up at a local polling booth to cast a vote for our preferred local council candidate. Waiting in the line was for many distracted by a sausage in a slice of bread provided at minimal cost by a local club or organisation.
Read MoreJoin in for Carlton Conversations at University Café
The Carlton Residents Association invites all members and guests to our third 2024 “Carlton Conversations”, which will be held at a new venue, the University Café, 255 to 257 Lygon St, Carlton on Tuesday evening November 19 at 6.30pm.
Read MoreAs the dust settles … Melbourne City Council election
The 2024 Melbourne City Council election has provided insights into the workings of the electoral provisions of the City of Melbourne Act and the machinations of candidates jockeying for the positions of Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillor.
Read MoreAgenda for Carlton – Melbourne City Council election
The forthcoming City of Melbourne election is an opportunity for residents and local business across our neighbourhoods to identify their priorities that will enhance residential amenity and the viability of local business.
Read MoreThey’re racing in the City of Melbourne election
As the days and weeks roll by, those seeking to fill the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and the nine councillor positions on the Melbourne City Council increase exponentially along with their policies and promises.
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Agenda for Carlton – Melbourne City Council election
