Planning
East Melbourne residents set to take Magnolia Court redevelopment fight to the state’s planning umpire
East Melbourne residents have vowed to launch an appeal against a City of Melbourne decision that would see a historic guesthouse redeveloped into a residential hotel, saying it would “seriously impact” the area.
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Hands off our pub: Unions unite to save The Curtin from development
The Carlton community has thrown its weight behind unionists who have vowed to form a picket line, if necessary, to thwart any plans of redeveloping the historic John Curtin Hotel.
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Verbal fireworks at pre-election community meeting
The Church of All Nations hosted a pre-election candidates forum for the eight nominated electoral candidates standing for the federal seat of Melbourne to present their platforms on Thursday, April 21.
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Keir Paterson promises Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Parkville
An elected Albanese Labor Government has committed to funding Medicare Urgent Care Clinics based at GP surgeries and Community Health Centres in at least 50 locations including one in the Parkville medical precinct.
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Y Streetball now open at Carlton Baths
Y Streetball was founded at the North Melbourne Community Centre in March 2017 by YMCA volunteers Dave and Pete to support adults experiencing homelessness or disadvantage and has since grown into a vibrant community program that welcomes everyone.
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Greens tipped to win Melbourne again as Labor look to address decade slide
Ahead of the federal election on May 21, Inner City News looks at the seat of Melbourne and spoke with both Greens leader (and incumbent) Adam Bandt, and Labor candidate Keir Paterson.
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Victorian schoolkids encouraged to get back on the netball courts
Netball Victoria has partnered with the Victorian Department of Education and Training’s Positive Start in 2022 initiative to re-engage primary and secondary students and boost their physical and emotional health and wellbeing after the pandemic.
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Rooming house gets the green light despite strong community opposition, but developers say it will be aimed at professionals
A controversial plan to create a rooming house within a student apartment block in Carlton will go ahead despite plenty of opposition from the community.
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A positively inclusive writing group storms the city
Writers living with a disability are being invited to explore their craft in an inclusive and celebratory space at The Kathleen Syme Library with monthly writing groups now being held until October 12.
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Falafel Off comes to Carlton
Are you a fan of The Great British Bake Off with wonderful Mary Berry?
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Degrowth festival to debut in Carlton with focus on community and climate resilience
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