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Carlton market to return after council gifts not-for-profit group $45K
A former Carlton market that helped people who experienced food insecurity will get a $45,000 funding boost from the City of Melbourne to relaunch its services.
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Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints
The number of reported dog attacks within the City of Melbourne has doubled in the past two years, as the council considers ways to deal with increased pet ownership.
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How one zine that shares lived experiences is helping homeless people with what they Need to Know
Not-for-profit health agency Cohealth and the City of Melbourne have joined forces for a unique project that will help support people with current and past experiences of homelessness.
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Lighting upgrades take shape at Fitzroy Gardens, but experts say it may not improve safety
The City of Melbourne has begun replacing lighting within the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne as worried residents hope to increase safety at night.
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Commuters report unacceptable behaviour by text
Victoria Police have launched STOPIT, a texting service to help protect public transport passengers.
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Five arrested after pair assaulted in Carlton
Five men have been arrested after two men were allegedly assaulted and threatened with knives in Carlton on August 22.
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Now’s the time to speak up
A cover over the barbecue area at Powlett Reserve is high on the wish list generated so far by the City of Melbourne’s consultation with East Melbourne residents.
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia Night supports male suicide prevention
Gus McAllister, owner of The Tippler & Co Bar and Eatery in East Melbourne, thinks it is time to get back into keeping existing, and starting new, connections.
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Little fighter beats the odds
Six-year-old Frankie is a true fighter. Born with end-stage kidney disease, she had no function in one kidney and only eight per cent in the other, meaning she struggled with several health concerns in her early years.
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Copper theft in East Melbourne
Melbourne Tasking Unit officers are appealing for public assistance after $20,000 worth of copper was stolen from a building site in East Melbourne last month.
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Once-per-decade city strategy reveals strong local worker growth
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