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Carlton businesses struggling to stay open
With 28 per cent of street-facing shops in Carlton temporarily closed or completely vacant by the end of 2020, the suburb is struggling to bounce back from last year’s lockdowns.
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Friday club opens to support business
There’s a double-fronted brick house in Agnes St, East Melbourne, that has an open door on Fridays for businesses at the “pre-revenue” stage.
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Injecting room report imminent
A make-or-break report that will determine the suitability of a proposed safe injecting facility near Queen Victoria Market will be tabled “soon” according to the state government.
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Carlton community garden “a melting pot” of cultures
From composting, to e-waste recycling, to caring for local chickens, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s (CNLC’s) community garden is a hub of activity.
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New technology to be trialled at Argyle Square
Argyle Square will become the site of a new trial into data-collection technology that could become a permanent feature of Melbourne’s streets and parks in the near future.
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Women speak out about sexual abuse
The CBD had its own version of the March 4 Justice on March 15 as thousands of women spread throughout the Treasury Gardens then launched smaller protests at significant sites around the city.
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Vizard House “a home away from home”
Caring for a sick loved one is already an emotionally taxing experience without the added pressure of travelling long distances to do so.
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Parkville parkrun returns after COVID hiatus
After lockdown put a stop to community sport and gym memberships for more than eight months, the Parkville Parkrun is more popular than ever since returning.
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Funding boost for events
The Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne have announced a $5 million investment in events, helping to draw people into the city while supporting jobs and businesses.
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Locals working to protect Royal Park biodiveristy
As the largest green space in the City of Melbourne, Royal Park is considered “the lungs of the city”.
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City of Melbourne unveils next urban forest plan for inner city
The Torch explores the emotional journey of artworks To Be Returned
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