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Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory is finally open!
After almost two-and-a-half years of restorations, Fitzroy Gardens’ beloved conservatory is now open to the public.
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Points system to force detainees to do “useless” activities
Changes to the circumstances of refugees being indefinitely detained in Carlton’s Park Hotel mean they will now be forced to attend activities and English classes in a new points-based system.
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Science art gallery to open
Australia’s first science-art gallery will be opening in Melbourne in June.
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Campaign to ban horse-drawn carriages fires up
The tragic death of an un-named horse in Arden St, North Melbourne last month has sparked a series of emotional protests about horse-drawn carriages in the CBD.
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Il Gambero: the heart of Lygon St
With its warm, familial atmosphere, unrivalled hospitality and the ever-present smell of homecooked Italian, Il Gambero has been a well-loved gem of Lygon St for more than 50 years.
Read MoreToy libraries go from strength to strength
“Yes! They’re going to open a toy library!”
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On being a spinster
Spinsters are supposed to be retiring women sitting quietly in the sidelines while all the action takes place elsewhere.
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Cockatoos taking over Carlton
Huge flocks of corellas and cockatoos have been seen all over Carlton to the delight of some residents.
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La Mama back to full capacity
The theatre is finally running at full capacity at La Mama and Carlton’s iconic theatre group is putting on three plays a week for the Midsumma Festival as it comes out of the lockdown.
Read MoreHow Carlton Scouts blazed through lockdown
From tying knots to camping under the stars, Scouts Clubs are championed for their group-based outdoor activities.
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Caitlin Dullard steps in as La Mama’s artistic director
Public housing residents already being impacted by relocation
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