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Residents call for greater safety as cyclists flout the law on footpaths
Residents call for greater safety as cyclists flout the law on footpaths
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Championing equality at Royal Park Tennis Club
Community sporting clubs throughout the state once more have the opportunity to encourage and create activity opportunities for women and girls with support from the Victorian Government.
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A community connected by a good book and tea
In discussing with the parish what more could be done to connect with the community, East Melbourne’s Holy Trinity Parish Centre decided to create a monthly event around two of life’s simple pleasures – “a cup of tea, and a good book”.
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Why are they locked up? Refugees plea for freedom
Refugees and asylum seekers detained indefinitely by the federal government at the Park Hotel in Carlton have shared their harrowing experiences of extreme neglect and the denial of their basic human rights during the past nine years.
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Eyesore graffiti engulfs the streets of East Melbourne
Left with no choice but to take action herself, one East Melbourne resident is spending her time walking around her suburb, with a paint brush and pot in hand, to try and cover the graffiti quickly overtaking the streets.
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Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre still under restrictions
Following another difficult year of closures, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre had high hopes for its community rooms to reopen come the new year, but have been left disappointed again.
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New security doors for housing tower following safety concerns
A public housing tower in Carlton, which was the scene of a horrific stabbing last November, will have security doors installed to every apartment of the building.
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Staying safe on Australia Day
Not everyone was attending Australia Day celebrations this year or protesting against them.
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Locals recognised in Australia Day awards
Seven inner city residents have been recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list, for contributions in a range of fields including health, literature, and charitable organisations.
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Parkville “left out” of Westgate Tunnel traffic mitigation works
The myth of the golden bust in Royal Park
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