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Long-time East Melbourne artist commences touring show at local library
East Melbourne resident Sarah Gabriel has been showcasing her talent in the suburb for many years, and she is doing so once again by starting her touring show Comfort Creatures at East Melbourne Library.
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Grand Hotel Cabman’s Shelter
Cabmen’s shelters had been a feature of London streets since 1875. These little buildings provided much needed shelter for cabmen while they waited for customers.
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Better future for housing within reach
Australia faces significant housing challenges. Recently, issues of housing and homelessness have dominated our national policy conversation.
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Still lessons to be learned from the past
An exhibition of small 9 by 5 paintings has opened at the Victorian Artists Society (VAS) in East Melbourne that celebrates the landscape in miniature.
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Carlton duo’s commitment to connection runs through their veins
Among Carlton’s many cafés and coffee hot-spots, you’ll find Michael and Nadeen Kelly’s The Heart of Carlton tucked away on Elgin St.
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Join a Winter Discovery Cruise with Port Phillip Ferries
Discover the history of the Yarra River on this new one-hour discovery cruise.
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Protecting what makes East Melbourne special
A visit to the suburb of East Melbourne is often the first outing for international tourists to Melbourne.
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“Fix our footpaths”: Lygon St traders’ plea to council for action
Fed-up Lygon St traders are calling for urgent action to be taken on the deteriorating footpaths of the iconic Carlton strip, which they say have become unsafe and unattractive.
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City of Melbourne endorses position paper to protect Royal Park amid sky rail plan
The City of Melbourne has released a position paper addressing its concerns surrounding the proposed level crossing project at Park St in Parkville, which could impact the heritage-listed Royal Park.
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Developer resubmits office building plans in East Melbourne
A developer has scaled down plans for a contentious $15 million commercial building overlooking the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, after its previous proposal was rejected by authorities.
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The value of staying put
A day in the life of a Greens MP staffer
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