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Carlton market to return after council gifts not-for-profit group $45K
A former Carlton market that helped people who experienced food insecurity will get a $45,000 funding boost from the City of Melbourne to relaunch its services.
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Heritage protection in Carlton edges a step closer
New heritage protection for a number of Carlton buildings is a step closer, after the City of Melbourne considered submissions from local groups and institutions as part of its Carlton Heritage Review.
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Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints
The number of reported dog attacks within the City of Melbourne has doubled in the past two years, as the council considers ways to deal with increased pet ownership.
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How one zine that shares lived experiences is helping homeless people with what they Need to Know
Not-for-profit health agency Cohealth and the City of Melbourne have joined forces for a unique project that will help support people with current and past experiences of homelessness.
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Carlton Inc. plans a mix of new and old
Carlton business district traders’ association Carlton Inc. recently released its event strategy for the 2023 financial year.
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Lighting upgrades take shape at Fitzroy Gardens, but experts say it may not improve safety
The City of Melbourne has begun replacing lighting within the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne as worried residents hope to increase safety at night.
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Commuters report unacceptable behaviour by text
Victoria Police have launched STOPIT, a texting service to help protect public transport passengers.
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Five arrested after pair assaulted in Carlton
Five men have been arrested after two men were allegedly assaulted and threatened with knives in Carlton on August 22.
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The festival putting children’s emotional resilience and wellbeing first
As a response to the lasting impact of the pandemic on children’s mental health and wellbeing, The Big Anxiety Festival’s Children’s Sensorium program is confronting the issue head on.
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East Melbourne residents air vehement concerns at public council meeting
City of Melbourne councillors have engaged with residents in the council’s first community-held Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting in East Melbourne on August 16.
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New hospitality venture aims to nurture emerging culinary talent
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