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Neighbour Network back at Powlett Reserve

June 1st, 2022 - Inner City News

East Melbourne Neighbour Network’s (EMNN) home base for community activities, the Powlett Reserve Community Room, has recently received a welcome upgrade of its amenities.

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Barring – Nganjin: an exhibition of Stolen Generations survivors

June 1st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

An Aboriginal art exhibition capturing the stories of grief, loss, and resilience from Stolen Generations survivors will be held at Federation Square as part of National Reconciliation Week.

“Hope isn’t a strategy for us”: Carlton community calls for action after teenager stabbed at gelato shop

June 1st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The Carlton community has reignited its call for immediate action on crime after yet another violent incident saw a teenager attacked in an alleged stabbing outside an ice-cream shop.

Royal Park “death-trap” crossing gets budget funding for much-needed upgrade

June 1st, 2022 - Carol Saffer

In January 2022, the Royal Park Stakeholders Network called for improvements to the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park Railway Station and tram intersection.

Re-elected Greens leader vows to help curb aircraft noise for East Melbourne

June 1st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

East Melbourne residents who have been lobbying for a decade against aircraft noise have welcomed a promise by re-elected Melbourne MP Adam Bandt to help provide a voice for their campaign.

Wedding crasher charged after stealing gifts

June 1st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A Carlton man who posed as a wedding guest to allegedly steal thousands of dollars’ worth of wedding gifts has been charged with several offences.

Greens romp home for a fifth consecutive term in Melbourne

June 1st, 2022 - Sean Car

Greens leader and Melbourne MP Adam Bandt enjoyed his best Federal Election yet on May 21, winning a fifth consecutive term with an increased percentage of the primary vote, while his party expanded its presence in the House of Representatives.

Every little bit helps

June 1st, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Volunteering Australia defines volunteering as “time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain”.

Warrior Woman Lane benefits from council budget

June 1st, 2022 - Carol Saffer

As part of the City of Melbourne’s recently announced draft budget 2022-23, $150,000 was allocated to commission a public artwork in Warrior Woman Lane in honour of its namesake. The project also includes a paid curatorial mentorship program for emerging Aboriginal women curators.