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Candlelight vigil to highlight ripple effects of family violence
Iconic buildings across Melbourne will once again be lit purple on Wednesday, May 6 in recognition of the impacts of family and domestic violence and support of a vigil at the Family Violence Memorial garden in East Melbourne.
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Melbourne Museum goes Roman with new exhibition and Italian-inspired program
Melbourne Museum has gone fully Roman this autumn, with a major new exhibition and a broader program of food, film and cultural experiences transforming the museum into a hub of ancient and contemporary Italian culture.
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Future Melbourne podcast turns to Lygon Street’s past, present and future with Sergio Alderuccio
The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns to one of Melbourne’s most recognisable main streets, with Carlton Inc. president Sergio Alderuccio joining the podcast to unpack the changing identity of Lygon St and ask what comes next for the city’s so-called Little Italy.
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Local teachers walk off job as support grows for school funding fight
Inner-city area teachers and school support staff threw their weight behind a strike for better pay and school funding on Tuesday, March 24, and many families seemed to support them.
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Comedy festival comes to Carlton
This year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, which runs until April 19, marks its 40th anniversary with its biggest ever event, taking in more than 800 shows.
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La Trobe University to lead major nursing research partnership in Parkville
La Trobe University has been selected to lead a major new nursing and midwifery research partnership in Melbourne’s Parkville health precinct, in a significant collaboration with three of the city’s leading hospitals.
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Seven charged over Zelda D’Aprano statue vandalism in Carlton
Seven women have been charged over the alleged defacing of the Zelda D’Aprano statue outside Victorian Trades Hall in Carlton earlier this month.
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Degrowth festival to debut in Carlton with focus on community and climate resilience
A new grassroots festival focused on sustainability, simple living and community resilience is coming to Carlton this month, with organisers inviting Melburnians to gather for a day of talks, workshops, music and practical skills sharing at Curtain Square.
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East Melbourne Group claims victory at VCAT as Hotham St proposal refused
A contentious apartment proposal for Hotham St in East Melbourne has been knocked back by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), in a decision handed down late last year that marked a significant win for the East Melbourne Group and neighbouring residents.
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The University of Melbourne Family Club marks 60 years of supporting families
Victoria’s early childhood education sector is celebrating a quiet trailblazer this year, with the Melbourne University Family Club marking 60 years since it first opened its doors in Carlton.
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Council backs St Nicholas Church redevelopment in East Melbourne
La Mama Theatre returns in 2026 with exciting new program
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