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Pandemic therapeutics centre announced for Melbourne following historic $250 million donation

September 28th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The establishment of Parkville’s very own global centre for pandemic therapeutics has been announced following a significant philanthropic donation from international businessman and philanthropist Geoffrey Cumming.

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Community rejoices over hard-fought bus service increase

September 28th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The Parkville Gardens community is celebrating after its campaign to increase bus services to its neighbourhood – which included continued advocacy from local Greens MPs – was finally a success.

Borrow kitchen items from a unique Carlton library

September 28th, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Behind the Carlton Kitchen Library’s green wall is a space stacked to the ceiling with a wonderful variety of kitchen appliances and utensils available for borrowing by the local community.

Local AFL team works to stop brutality against women

August 31st, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Carlton Respects is the flagship community program of the Carlton Football Club aimed at educating the community about gender equality to prevent violence against women.

Carlton market to return after council gifts not-for-profit group $45K

August 31st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

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.

Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints

August 31st, 2022 - David Schout

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.

How one zine that shares lived experiences is helping homeless people with what they Need to Know

August 31st, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

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.

Lighting upgrades take shape at Fitzroy Gardens, but experts say it may not improve safety

August 31st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne has begun replacing lighting within the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne as worried residents hope to increase safety at night.