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No sausage and no sizzle: 2024 Melbourne City Council election

November 27th, 2024 - Martin Brennan

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.

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Join in for Carlton Conversations at University Café

October 30th, 2024 - Martin Brennan

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.

As the dust settles … Melbourne City Council election

October 30th, 2024 - Martin Brennan

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.

Agenda for Carlton – Melbourne City Council election

October 2nd, 2024 - Martin Brennan

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.

They’re racing in the City of Melbourne election

August 28th, 2024 - Martin Brennan

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.

What goes around comes around for our public housing residents

July 31st, 2024 - Martin Brennan

The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has previously expressed strong support for improving and expanding public, community, and affordable housing opportunities in our suburb.

A resident voice

June 26th, 2024 - Martin Brennan

Elections come around every four years but residents are around for much longer.

Demolition of Carlton’s public housing towers

May 28th, 2024 - Peter Sanders

A sense of déjà vu permeates the Victorian Government decision to demolish the public housing towers as part of a scheme to remove 44 across Melbourne.