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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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Bite Sized Rides: the cycling group connecting CALD communities across Melbourne
New research from RMIT reveals how outdoor activities can reduce loneliness among culturally and linguistically diverse women – here’s how one community group is making that happen.
Read MoreChampions of Carlton: celebrating the Blues’ greatest players
A new book by Carlton historian and writer Miles Wilks is shining a light on the rich cultural legacy of the Carlton Football Club and its place in the community.
Read MoreCricket great Chris Cairns inspires local Melbourne school community
New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns visited the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy in September, delivering an unforgettable message of resilience and optimism to students, staff and parents.
Read MoreLegacy gift opens doors for Parkville students during Include a Charity Week
As “Include a Charity Week” (September 1 to 7) highlighted the transformative power of leaving gifts in wills, a powerful example has emerged in Parkville, where a bequest to Janet Clarke Hall has unlocked life-changing opportunities for students.
Read MoreCarlton Inc. breakfast focuses on Parkville Station and local revival
Carlton Inc.’s quarterly networking breakfast on September 9 brought together more than 40 local business and community leaders at Brunetti Classico on Lygon St for a morning of connection, updates and shared vision.
Read MoreThe man behind the East Melbourne Community Choir
Since stepping in as choir director in March, Richard Lawton has brought decades of vocal expertise and breathed new life into the East Melbourne Community Choir.
Read MoreCity considers parking restrictions for MCG attendees
The City of Melbourne is considering introducing parking restrictions aimed at curbing illegal parking by MCG visitors in East Melbourne.
Read MoreAligned For Life Pilates: A space for mindful movement
Tucked away just off Lygon St in a bright, airy space that used to be the old Carlton Movie House’s projector room, this Pilates studio offers individually tailored programs in private, duet and small group settings.
Read MoreJunior Rangers program returns to Royal Park these school holidays
Children will have the chance to become Junior Rangers and explore the hidden wonders of Melbourne’s wetlands these school holidays, with the City of Melbourne launching a hands-on program in Royal Park.
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