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Treasury Square lacking proper design controls
The City of Melbourne has moved to apply dedicated urban design controls to Treasury Square after it was found it was the only site within the central city without them.
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Revitalisation plans for historic guesthouse revealed but residents say it will have “adverse impacts” on the neighbourhood
A boarded-up historic guesthouse in East Melbourne could get a new lease on life if a $4.5 million revamp plan is approved by the City of Melbourne.
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New heritage status for Carlton’s iconic buildings
More than 20 new sites in Carlton will receive heritage protections under the City of Melbourne’s final Carlton heritage review.
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Locals call for upgrade of “death-trap” Royal Park crossing
Multiple organisations connected to Royal Park are calling for a safety upgrade of the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park railway station and tram intersection.
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Are you a budding writer, artist or photographer in the inner city? We want to hear from you!
This month, we’re featuring a piece by budding Carlton artist Suzanne Hood. Can you guess which Carlton buildings these are?
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Affectionate Esky
When Ben went to browse the North Melbourne Lost Dogs Home two years ago, he wasn’t expecting to walk out with a new companion.
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Historic Trades Hall
Trades Hall on Lygon St, Carlton, is one of Melbourne’s most historically important sites. It is Australia’s oldest and largest Trades Hall and a symbol of the importance of organised labour within Australian society in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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A daring book for mothers and sons
Courageous Queens tells 10 untold stories of history’s boldest rulers and it is not a comforting book by any means.
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A voice of unity for all youth
For Emily Unity, standing up for the voices of young people is all she has ever strived to do through her career aspirations.
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What goes up must come down
If you’ve been to Melbourne Zoo lately, you would have been greeted by beautiful, shiny bubbles floating past as you walked through the main entrance and into the grounds. As fun and pretty as they are, those bubbles actually represent a very serious message about marine life and how our actions can have a huge impact on animals.
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Council backs St Nicholas Church redevelopment in East Melbourne
Heritage reviews for Carlton and Punt Road Oval endorsed
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