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Vaccine uptake at Royal Exhibition Building remains sluggish
The Royal Exhibition Building’s vaccination hub was a ghost town when Inner City News visited in late July, with only a handful of people lined up to get their COVID shots.
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Lygon St comes alive after Italy’s win before plunging into lockdown
Lygon St was flooded with a sea of Italian flags, honking cars and jubilant fans after Italy won the Euro Final in early July.
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Lockdown causing mental anguish for housing tower residents
Isolation, family violence, and poverty are running rampant at Carlton’s housing estates as Melbourne’s fifth lockdown wreaks havoc on the residents.
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Melbourne Uni providing free meals for hungry students
With lockdown five dragging on with no clear end in sight, many students are out of work and struggling to put meals on the table.
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Refugees held in Park Hotel resettle in the US
Detained refugees who faced uncertain futures in detention inside The Park Hotel have started to be evacuated overseas, as part of a refugee resettlement deal that was delayed due to COVID-19.
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“Justice delayed is justice denied”
For more than 10 years now, 74-year-old Ian Cunliffe has been offering legal advice and services to public housing residents, but he refuses to take a cent for his work.
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Outstanding citizens honoured in Queen’s Birthday awards
From academics to those working in healthcare, outstanding members of Melbourne’s inner city have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List for their significant contributions to the community.
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Community rallies around Leonardo’s staff after fire
Staff at the Carlton pizzeria closed indefinitely due to fire will receive wage support during their time off thanks to a campaign that raised $15,000 in just 10 days.
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Auskick club kicking goals in Carlton
Since 2014, the Carlton Junior Football Club has been encouraging kids from all cultural backgrounds to try their hands at AFL.
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Lack of security creating violence at housing towers
Residents at the Carlton housing estates are calling for 24-hour security and screen doors to put an end to violence, squatting and drug dealing.
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