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Mass COVID vaccine rollout begins at Royal Exhibition Building
One of Melbourne’s biggest COVID vaccinations hubs, the Royal Exhibition Building, had a steady trickling of people when Inner City News visited in late April.
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Is Lygon St still Melbourne’s “Little Italy”?
From chariot races to the greasy pole competition – the Lygon Street Festa of the ‘80s was a grandiose celebration of Italian Carlton that brought people in from far and wide.
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Chalk portrait inspires hope for refugee
A chalk drawing on the pavement outside Carlton’s Park Hotel, where daily protests demand the release of around 12 refugees detained there, has inspired hope for an asylum seeker locked up in Papua New Guinea.
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Injecting room report imminent
A make-or-break report that will determine the suitability of a proposed safe injecting facility near Queen Victoria Market will be tabled “soon” according to the state government.
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Women speak out about sexual abuse
The CBD had its own version of the March 4 Justice on March 15 as thousands of women spread throughout the Treasury Gardens then launched smaller protests at significant sites around the city.
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Vizard House “a home away from home”
Caring for a sick loved one is already an emotionally taxing experience without the added pressure of travelling long distances to do so.
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Parkville parkrun returns after COVID hiatus
After lockdown put a stop to community sport and gym memberships for more than eight months, the Parkville Parkrun is more popular than ever since returning.
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Funding boost for events
The Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne have announced a $5 million investment in events, helping to draw people into the city while supporting jobs and businesses.
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Carlton Kitchen Library connects locals through food
Carlton home cooks are tackling complex and creative recipes with ease thanks to a Lygon Street library loaning out uncommon kitchen appliances – and bringing neighbours together in the process.
Read MoreFirst Sunday Lunch brings community together in East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents are coming together again for the First Sunday of the Month Lunch Club now that COVID restrictions have eased.
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Local author launches debut novel
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