Arts & Culture

Melbourne French Theatre presents Australian premiere of From Roses to Poison

April 30th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

The Melbourne French Theatre (MFT) is preparing to debut its 110th production – a powerful historical drama titled From Roses to Poison (Après les Roses, le Poison).

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Carlton Conversations features a look back to World War Two

April 30th, 2025 - Jeff Atkinson

The Carlton Community History Group’s president and historian Jeff Atkinson will speak about Carlton during the Second World War on May 26 from 6pm to 8pm.

Carlton Harmony Day 2025 celebrations

April 30th, 2025 - Yihan Ai

On April 12, The University of Melbourne and the Carlton community came together to successfully stage Harmony Day for a third time, strengthening local connections and celebrating cultural diversity.

Footpath renewal continues on Lygon St

April 30th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

On April 22 workers began tearing up a second stretch of footpath on Lygon St to replace the aging asphalt with new bluestone paving.

The everyday goodness we overlook

April 30th, 2025 - Tony Milne

Each day, I meet people who are kind, generous, and hardworking – people who show up for their communities and each other. They share food, offer a helping hand, listen, and care.

Why the Parkville Association?

April 30th, 2025 - Rob Moore

On Monday, May 12 the Parkville Association will hold its 58th annual general meeting (AGM). In 2025 to have an association that is 58 years old is an incredible milestone!

More than a kindergarten

April 30th, 2025 - Sylvia Black

An interesting sidelight on the changing demographic of Melbourne in the years after the Second World War was the decision to relocate the existing City Free Kindergarten in Exhibition St (on the corner of Little Lonsdale St) to Powlett Reserve in East Melbourne.