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Ormiston educational establishment for young ladies
East Melbourne from its earliest days was full of schools.
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Cycling track at Exhibition Building
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cycle racing was one of the most popular sports in Melbourne.
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Brown-eyed boy
One-year-old brown Cavoodle Louie has a peaceful and loving character. Two seconds of eye-to-eye gaze across the street are enough for him to jump on you with tongue happily out and tail wagging.
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Passionate Carlton resident awarded Public Service Meda
For long-term Carlton resident, Kate Rattigan, the opportunity to work in the education sector is not only a privilege, but also a chance to contribute to society and make people’s lives better.
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Addressing our housing crisis
In my inaugural speech to the Victorian Parliament in December last year, I spoke about what I believe is my duty as a millennial MP to do what I can to assist my peers to achieve the great Australian dream of home ownership.
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In memory of Angus Collins, we need to protect cyclists and prevent further tragedy
The tragic death of Angus Collins, who was killed in February by a truck while he was riding his bike in West Melbourne, has shaken our community. To family and friends of Angus, I’d like to extend my deepest condolences.
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Historic church unveils new crown spire, after a 40-year wait
A Parkville church built in 1898 has been given a new lease on life with a new crown spire installed to replace the previous spire that was destroyed in a storm some 40 years ago.
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Residents win at VCAT over restaurant that will be restricted to hotel guests
East Melbourne residents are celebrating after the state’s planning tribunal ruled in their favour to curtail the operations of a contentious residential hotel and restaurant proposal.
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The Victorian Government supports private market rate rents
The Big Housing Build absorbed the original Public Housing Renewal Program (PHRP), which included up to 11 public housing estates.
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The jewel in D.O.C’s crown
When D.O.C Pizza and Mozzarella Bar opened on Drummond St more than 10 years ago, there were few restaurants in Melbourne that gathered the same level of hype.
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More than 100 “exceptional” trees added to protected list
Pelican’s remarkable journey home
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