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Victoria Police’s new operation clamps down on crime in Carlton
Carlton traders have welcomed a step up in police presence, particularly on Lygon St, after concerns were recently raised about the level of crime hitting the area.
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Brakes slammed on for crucial new bike lane project
The Department of Transport has paused the installation of a new cycling lane that would connect the inner-north with central Melbourne, for fear of the impact on local parking.
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Graffiti removed at record levels but Carlton traders call for more “forward thinking”
Clean-up crews have removed a record amount of graffiti across the municipality after the City of Melbourne battled a 60 per cent increase in the vandalism act after lockdowns.
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New panel set up to hear residents’ concerns on hoon behaviour
Carlton residents fed-up with hoon behaviour in their neighbourhood will be able to voice their concerns through a new state government-led panel.
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A supportive home away from home for students
The return of international and interstate students to the city has been a slow-growing process back to what it used to be, and many members of the Student Accommodation Council have their doors wide open.
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High-rise public housing residents’ welcome new community health program
Carlton’s high-rise public housing is set to be supported by a new community health program which will see residents employed to assist with health promotion and connection services.
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“Hey, I’m Dave; pleased to meet you”
Everyone has those days when life is tough, and there doesn’t seem to be a way clear.
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CNLC opens for power saving bonus support
Locals in Carlton who are unsure how to go about applying for their Power Saving Bonus can now go to Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s Open Door for support.
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Police to step up patrols in Carlton
Victoria Police will ramp up its presence in the Carlton area following a string of incidents that have left the community gravely concerned.
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Residents of public housing tower fear funding for vital health program will be cut
Residents of a public housing tower in Carlton are desperately hoping to keep a health program running in their complex after learning its funding may soon be pulled.
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The backstory behind the Bequest
Parliamentary inquiry into public housing demolitions
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