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Lord Mayor moves to curb vandalism of Melbourne’s statues and memorials
Lord Mayor Nick Reece will push for stronger protections for Melbourne’s statues, monuments and memorials amid growing concern about repeated acts of vandalism across the municipality.
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Court of Appeal upholds decision on public housing tower retirements
Victoria’s Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier Supreme Court decision in favour of Homes Victoria, confirming the legality of the state’s plan to retire and redevelop all 44 public housing towers by 2051 – including the first sites in Flemington, North Melbourne and Carlton.
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Car flips onto Royal Parade tram tracks after crashing into pole
A dramatic single-vehicle crash on Royal Parade brought lunchtime traffic and tram services to a standstill yesterday, after a car flipped onto its side and came to rest across the central tram tracks.
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Fitzroy HIPPY graduation celebrates 25 years of supporting families
Local families were front and centre at this year’s Fitzroy HIPPY graduation on December 4, as local Member for Melbourne Sarah Witty joined parents, children and staff to celebrate another successful year of the nationally recognised early-learning program.
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City’s $2 Pool Splash to make a summer comeback with more free lessons
The City of Melbourne’s $2 Pool Splash initiative will return this summer, slashing weekday casual pool entry fees to just $2 across selected city pools in January.
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East Melbourne welcomes council’s new safety officers as early patrols deliver results
East Melbourne residents have thrown their support behind the City of Melbourne’s rollout of Community Safety Officers (CSOs), with early patrols already preventing crime and assisting vulnerable people in the neighbourhood.
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Council backs sale of Haymarket Walk to support infectious disease institute
The City of Melbourne will sell Haymarket Walk to the University of Melbourne, paving the way for the $650 million development of the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID).
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“It was the pinnacle”: Sooshi Mango leads calls to bring back Lygon Street Festa
Carlton’s beloved Lygon Street Festa could be on the verge of a revival, with the team behind Johnny, Vince and Sam’s Ristorante – Joe and Carlo Salanitri and their lifelong friend Andrew Manfre – throwing their weight behind a campaign to bring it back.
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Carlton to come alive for Shared Futures Festival
As part of RMIT’s plans to develop an Innovation Precinct in Melbourne’s inner city, Carlton will be home to a vibrant street festival for the City North Shared Futures Festival this October.
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Carlton traders unite for family-friendly Halloween celebration
Carlton will come alive with ghosts, ghouls, and plenty of sweet treats this Halloween, with local traders joining forces to host a Trick or Treat community event for families and children.
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Carlton on the comeback as new Carlton Inc. president commits to rejuvenation
New-look Western Pavilion unveiled
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