Local News
School community mourns passing of beloved Carlton principal
Tina McDougall, beloved principal of Carlton Gardens Primary School, has been remembered as “much-loved and respected leader” after her recent death rocked the school community.
Latest
Take the ultimate two-week challenge
Get ready to be inspired by Katherine’s extraordinary journey in the heart-pounding chaos of Prime 40 Personal Training’s Chaos Week.
Read More
“Fix our footpaths”: Lygon St traders’ plea to council for action
Fed-up Lygon St traders are calling for urgent action to be taken on the deteriorating footpaths of the iconic Carlton strip, which they say have become unsafe and unattractive.
Read More
Elderly man taken to hospital after footpath fall calls for council to act on hazardous tactile tiles
A 73-year-old man has called on the City of Melbourne to replace tactile tiles on footpaths in East Melbourne, following a fall that resulted in him being taken to hospital.
Read More
Woman reunited with prized medal thanks to police efforts
A Princes Hill woman has spoken of her relief after being reunited with her treasured Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Medal, which was stolen from her home in February.
Read More
Council takeover of Carlton’s toy library deemed a “huge win” for families
The City of Melbourne will be taking over managing the Melbourne Community Toy Library (MCTL) at Carlton’s The Chapel from mid-July following a struggle for permanent funding.
Read More
Salvation Army launches “life-changing” program to former prisoners
The Salvation Army Melbourne has launched a new program providing a beacon of hope for former prisoners left without a home or a family to “get back on their feet”.
Read More
Council calls for state government support for CCTV in Carlton
The City of Melbourne is hoping the state government will support its efforts to improve safety in the Carlton area by providing funding for new CCTV cameras.
Read More
Sitting is the new smoking
Test: sit up tall while reading this article.
Read More
Works under way in East Melbourne, Lygon St and Parkville to fix “black spot” intersections
A problem intersection in East Melbourne is being upgraded with the City of Melbourne starting works at the roundabout of Simpson and Hotham streets to improve safety.
Read More
Police to step up patrols in Carlton
City of Melbourne backs East Melbourne Neighbour Network with community space
Download the Latest Edition