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Carlton office fetches $17.8 million amid renewed market confidence
A vacant Carlton office building has sold for $17.8 million, with strong buyer competition underscoring renewed confidence in Melbourne’s fringe office market.
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Calls grow for Free Tram Zone extension to include Carlton as advocacy continues
The push to extend Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone north into Carlton remains a top priority for local traders, residents, and the City of Melbourne, but Inner City News understands there is little appetite for change within the state government.
Read MoreHeritage reimagined at Lincoln Square: council backs adaptive reuse of former Allen & Co. piano factory
The City of Melbourne has unanimously backed plans to bring one of Carlton’s most storied buildings back to life, approving an adaptive-reuse scheme for the former Allen & Co. Piano Factory and Warehouse at 23–31 Lincoln Square South.
Read MoreLa Mama Theatre returns in 2026 with exciting new program
After a year-long pause prompted by funding cuts, Carlton’s beloved La Mama Theatre will return in 2026 with a reimagined program that reaffirms its place at the heart of Melbourne’s independent arts scene.
Read MoreHeritage overhaul to protect East Melbourne’s post-war and postmodern icons
The City of Melbourne is moving to strengthen heritage protections across East Melbourne, with more than 100 properties to be reassessed under a sweeping new review that expands recognition beyond Victorian and Edwardian architecture.
Read MoreCouncil moves to lock in eight pocket parks across the city
Eight long-standing community parks across the City of Melbourne will be officially recognised and protected as public open space.
Read MoreResidents divided over East Melbourne traffic works
A wave of new zebra crossings and speed humps rolling out across East Melbourne has divided the community, with some residents calling for the works to stop and others insisting they are long overdue.
Read MoreCouncil backs sale of Haymarket Walk to support infectious disease institute
The City of Melbourne will sell Haymarket Walk to the University of Melbourne, paving the way for the $650 million development of the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID).
Read MoreUMAC closes out 2025 with two bold new productions
The University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) is closing out the year with two standout productions that promise to captivate audiences with their depth, artistry, and heart.
Read MoreFuture Dreaming exhibition off to a flying start
The Torch’s Future Dreaming exhibition has kicked off to a phenomenal start, with more than half of the artworks already sold.
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MGC partners with Flower and Garden Show for a unique gin garden experience
Improving the Ambiance of Melbourne homes this December

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