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Volunteering and its surprising benefits
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) is an incorporated residents’ group that works to connect the community of East Melbourne and Jolimont and to protect and improve its heritage and amenity.
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Carlton residents fight back against “dangerous” development
A proposed development at MacArthur Place in Carlton has angered residents who argue it would put pedestrians and cyclists in danger.
Read MoreYears pass but some local issues persist
It is hard to believe that 12 months ago when we held our AGM, and after being addressed by the Lord Mayor, Sally Capp, we asked Peter Doherty to give an overview of this new infectious disease, COVID 19.
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Full support for Inner City News
Carlton Rotary is delighted to be associated with Inner City News and wishes publisher Sean Car and editor Katie Johnson every success in providing free hyperlocal information on issues of interest and impact for local residents and businesses in our community.
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Safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians
Like many Melburnians, I love riding my bike
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Road trains and paintings: Indigenous artist Cameron Benson launches first exhibition
On a recent trip to Tasmania with his wife, Mr Benson snapped a few photos of a Tasmanian devil, which he used to sketch out the outline for one of the paintings in his exhibition.
Read MoreA big problem requires even bigger solutions
Welcome to the eighth of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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In response to the Ombudsman …
Hello readers, thanks for all the feedback from my last column. In this issue I want to talk about the Victorian Ombudsman’s report into the “hard lockdown” of the public housing residents for two weeks at 33 Alfred St, North Melbourne.
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Covering the Pacific from Carlton
As a seasoned journalist, media consultant, editor and mentor, Carlton local Sue Ahearn has worn many hats throughout her career in the media.
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Is Melbourne’s only world heritage site under threat?
The Royal Exhibition Building and the surrounding Carlton Gardens is the only UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in Melbourne. Some heritage advocates are worried that development in the area may pose a threat to the listing.
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Pete’s petanque piste
Carlton Inc supports weekly Lygon St tour
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