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School plans for Carlton’s former Dan O’Connell Irish pub in doubt
The future of the former Dan O’Connell Irish pub as a primary school looks uncertain, with the planning permit for the hotel’s conversion set to expire in January while its owner is bogged down in investigations into allegations of abuse.
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Graduate House fight marks historic milestone
As the Graduate Union prepares to mark more than a century since its founding and 64 years since Graduate House opened in Carlton, members are also mobilising to save the Leicester St college from closure amid concerns its loss would dismantle a rare academic community.
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LINA backs urgent reforms to support local news
A national organisation supporting local and independent news publishers, which has just moved to Carlton, is ramping up calls for urgent changes to federal media bargaining reforms, warning that small newsrooms could again be left behind unless the proposed legislation is amended.
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Carlton support worker recognised for bringing joy to local family
A Carlton support worker has been recognised for her compassionate and deeply personal approach to care after being named Victoria’s winner in the 2026 Mable Support Worker Awards.
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Discoteca Italiana brings Italian buzz to Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum will be transformed into a one-night-only Italian nightlife experience on Saturday, June 6, as Discoteca Italiana brings music, food, dancing and after-hours exhibition access to Carlton.
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Angelo Gargasoulas sentenced on drug crimes
The brother of Bourke St killer James Gargasoulas has been sentenced for drug trafficking and drug possession crimes that took place at his Carlton address in 2024.
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Expansion of council’s Community Safety Officer program contested
The City of Melbourne’s allocation of millions of dollars to put council-employed community safety officers on the streets has been met with significant opposition.
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Local sexual health services struggle with demand
Changes to the operation of two of Melbourne’s major inner-city sexual health services at a time when sexually transmitted infection (STI) numbers are soaring have reportedly left some user groups and experts concerned.
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School warms its new “piano building” campus
Independent school Preshil has thrown “a housewarming party” at its recently acquired building at Lincoln Square South in Carlton.
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Academy students take flight with Mary Poppins production
Students from the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy have brought a touch of magic to the stage with their production of Mary Poppins, which began on May 20.
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Naughtons Hotel throws a birthday bash celebrating 150 years
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