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Is Lygon St still Melbourne’s “Little Italy”?
From chariot races to the greasy pole competition – the Lygon Street Festa of the ‘80s was a grandiose celebration of Italian Carlton that brought people in from far and wide.
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Chalk portrait inspires hope for refugee
A chalk drawing on the pavement outside Carlton’s Park Hotel, where daily protests demand the release of around 12 refugees detained there, has inspired hope for an asylum seeker locked up in Papua New Guinea.
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Women speak out about sexual abuse
The CBD had its own version of the March 4 Justice on March 15 as thousands of women spread throughout the Treasury Gardens then launched smaller protests at significant sites around the city.
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Funding boost for events
The Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne have announced a $5 million investment in events, helping to draw people into the city while supporting jobs and businesses.
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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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Protestors silenced by council laws
The release of 26 refugees from detention in the Park Hotel in Swanston St is a victory for their supporters and a strong campaign over the Christmas period.
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People have their say on Australia Day
Australia Day was no picnic for inner city parks as protestors took over the Treasury and Fitzroy Gardens to present their political views of what is becoming the most controversial day of the year.
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“Hey, I’m Dave; pleased to meet you”
How nature became the secret to Nefysi’s success
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