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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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Carlton Inc.’s Easter Egg Hunt returns to Lygon St
Carlton Inc. is bringing back its popular Easter Egg Hunt to Lygon Ston Thursday, April 2, following last year’s major success which drew strong participation from local families.
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Carlton Gardens Primary School strikes gold at state bowling titles
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.
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Teen arrested as investigation continues into New Year’s Eve Carlton stabbings
Police have arrested a fourth teenager as part of their investigation into the violent New Year’s Eve machete attack that left two young men seriously injured in Carlton.
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Impasse over Royal Park’s eighth tee sparks calls for urgent fix
A long-running dispute over the eighth hole at Royal Park Golf Course has come to a head, with club representatives calling for urgent action to restore what they describe as the course’s “signature hole” to its former glory.
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New Year’s Eve Carlton machete attack accused in court
The Melbourne Magistrates’ Court has heard new details of the horrifying attack on two young men in Lygon St on New Year’s Eve by a gang of males with machetes.
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Crawford Oval upgrade completed at Princes Park
Renewal works at Crawford Oval in Princes Park have been completed, delivering a significantly upgraded and more flexible sporting space for the local community.
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Victorian-first platform screen doors installed in Metro Tunnel
Safety summit “positive step” in listening to the community
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