Arts & Culture

Viaggio Italiano brings the soul of Italy to Carlton

August 12th, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien

The bond between Melbourne and Italy is one of the city’s most enduring cultural exchanges – a constant flow of people, history, food and ideas that keeps the two connected across continents.

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Premier Jacinta Allan opened Melbourne IVF’s new clinic in Collingwood

August 11th, 2025 - Inner City News

Premier Jacinta Allan opened Melbourne IVF’s new clinic in Collingwood on August 6. She spoke to patients, families and staff about the importance of personalised IVF care.

A window into Sue’s amazing collection of rare books

July 30th, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien

East Melbourne resident Sue Louis says she loves the smell of ink in the morning. To her, it “smells like history.”

Removal of infamous Haymarket “roundabout of death” on the cards

July 30th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Melbourne’s notorious “roundabout of death” is being considered for removal, following a near decade-long campaign from stakeholders in the Parkville biomedical precinct.

From Vegemite to victory: Carlton Gardens Chess Club makes its move in the west

July 30th, 2025 - Inner City News

Out in Melbourne’s rapidly growing west, where footy ovals meet multicultural kitchens and V/Line trains rattle past Hoppers Crossing, a new kind of clash took centre stage – one fought over chequered battlegrounds, not turf.

How La Mama can remain one of the country’s leading cultural institutions

July 30th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

When John Brumpton left the Victorian College of Arts in the late ‘80s, he didn’t know what to do with his spare time.

And the winner of our 50th edition photo competition is …

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

Congratulations to Carlton resident Louisa for sharing this neat little photo capturing these two colourful parrots on a wire sunning themselves in the morning light!

Owner officially lists derelict former Cancer Council site in Carlton for sale

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

The long-dormant former Cancer Council site at 1 Rathdowne St, Carlton has been officially listed for sale, in what appears to be the end of a troubled chapter for one of Melbourne’s most notorious eyesores.

Lord Mayor tees off at Royal Park Golf Club, backs future of city golf

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

It’s not every day you spot the Lord Mayor on the fairway, but that was the scene at Royal Park Golf Club on Friday, July 25, as Cr Nick Reece joined members for a friendly round — and some thoughtful conversation about the future of the City of Melbourne’s only golf course.