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Life’s Too Short: East Melbourne wine bar blends jazz, art and old-world drops

March 4th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Run by a chef and a sommelier, this small East Melbourne venue punches well above its weight, with quality wines, “bespoke”” cocktails, gourmet food, local art, live jazz and wine education all on offer.

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Kathleen Syme: a successfully repurposed building

March 4th, 2026 - Inner City News

In Faraday St, Carlton there is an example of an old 19th century building that has twice been successfully reconfigured and repurposed. Built 150 years ago as a state primary school, it is still in use today as a modern, well-used community centre and library.

Labor’s arts cuts put Melbourne’s cultural heart at risk

March 4th, 2026 - Ellen Sandell

Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia. It’s one of the many reasons people love living here.

“Agenda for Carlton” … alive and kicking!

March 4th, 2026 - Martin Brennan

The “Agenda for Carlton” was developed by the Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) committee in June 2024 following a survey of members.

A month of reflection

March 4th, 2026 - Rob Moore

Parkville is a truly wonderful place and events in February gave me time to reflect on two wonderful individuals we lost recently.

March activities in East Melbourne

March 4th, 2026 - Ann-Maree Eckersley

The East Melbourne Neighbour Network (EMNN), a voluntary run community group, has created an expanded range of health and wellbeing activities for people of all ages.

Carlton Gardens Primary School strikes gold at state bowling titles

February 26th, 2026 - Inner City News

Carlton Gardens Primary School (CGPS) has claimed top honours in the Primary Schools division of School Sport Victoria’s Tenpin Bowling State Championships, held in December 2025 at Wyncity Keon Park.

Potter Museum of Art’s landmark Indigenous art show

February 24th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

An exhibition that sought to redefine Australian art and reveal hidden histories closed at Melbourne University’s Potter Museum of Art in late 2025 having attracted 50,000 visitors. According to its organisers, it made a significant contribution to cultural understanding.