Arts & Culture
La Mama’s first season in reborn premises
Around 300 fans of Carlton’s La Mama gathered on December 10, 2021, to witness Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson, and Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp officially re-open the theatre buildings, now rebuilt and rejuvenated after a shockingly destructive fire three years ago.
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Why are they locked up? Refugees plea for freedom
Refugees and asylum seekers detained indefinitely by the federal government at the Park Hotel in Carlton have shared their harrowing experiences of extreme neglect and the denial of their basic human rights during the past nine years.
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New Carlton housing turns the focus to the over 50s
As part of the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build program, new homes are set to be delivered to Carlton, with people over the age of 50 given first priority.
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Eyesore graffiti engulfs the streets of East Melbourne
Left with no choice but to take action herself, one East Melbourne resident is spending her time walking around her suburb, with a paint brush and pot in hand, to try and cover the graffiti quickly overtaking the streets.
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Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre still under restrictions
Following another difficult year of closures, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre had high hopes for its community rooms to reopen come the new year, but have been left disappointed again.
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Hopes of a summer rebound dashed as Omicron wave leaves businesses reeling
Hospitality owners in the inner city say they are fighting for survival as the Omicron COVID-19 wave sparks a shortage of workers and lockdown-like conditions, leaving many consumers at home.
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Science Gallery’s first exhibition
A hamster wheel looks like a ladder tied in a circle designed to give a cute little rodent a way of exercising in a tiny cage.
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Plans proceed for hotel revamp after joint venture considered
The owners of Magnolia Court, a former boutique guesthouse in East Melbourne, is believed to have looked at creating a joint venture as it looks to revamp the historic building.
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New security doors for housing tower following safety concerns
A public housing tower in Carlton, which was the scene of a horrific stabbing last November, will have security doors installed to every apartment of the building.
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Staying safe on Australia Day
Not everyone was attending Australia Day celebrations this year or protesting against them.
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Carlton Conversations features a look back to World War Two
Rug up for winter 2022 at La Mama
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