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New inner-city bike lanes
With office workers returning to the city and traffic becoming a reality again, the City of Melbourne has joined forces with RACV to encourage commuters to consider cycling as a convenient, healthier way of getting around.
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Council starts graffit blitz
Unsightly graffiti and tagging in Carlton will be removed from shopfronts, bridges and building facades under a new City of Melbourne initiative.
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East Melbourne residents have new community centre
After months of lobbying, the City of Melbourne has agreed to give extensive use of the Powlett Reserve Community Room to East Melbourne residents.
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Royal Park pavilions to be redeveloped
Brens and Ryder Pavilions will receive multi-million-dollar upgrades after City of Melbourne councillors gave the all clear on revitalising the Royal Park sporting and recreation facilities last month.
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Lost bunny reunited with family
When Gunther the floppy rabbit decided to escape his hutch and go for a hop down some Carlton laneways in early February, his owner was blissfully unaware.
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The hidden markets at the heart of Carlton
Since 2014, the Carlton housing estates have been home to a buzzing marketplace hidden away from the main Lygon St shopping strip.
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Café Lansdowne is ready for business
Café Lansdowne could easily be mistaken for a regular Victorian-era terrace house as you walk down the leafy East Melbourne street.
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“Lessons have been learned”: Fourth time lucky for bike share?
In the past three years, three share bike operators have packed up and left Melbourne. Will the newest company to take the plunge prove more successful?
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Holy Trinity Church: A makeshift community hub
In lieu of a permanent community centre in East Melbourne, the Holy Trinity Anglican Church has become a place for the locals to gather and participate in community-led activities.
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“Watered down” refugee motion highlights council division
The City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne committee has voted for a “watered down” refugee advocacy motion after heated debate over how to best support the 13 refugees still detained at Carlton’s Park Hotel.
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Rotarians walk to end polio
Lord Mayor tees off at Royal Park Golf Club, backs future of city golf
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