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Carlton traders unite for family-friendly Halloween celebration
Carlton will come alive with ghosts, ghouls, and plenty of sweet treats this Halloween, with local traders joining forces to host a Trick or Treat community event for families and children.
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Carlton Inc. breakfast focuses on Parkville Station and local revival
Carlton Inc.’s quarterly networking breakfast on September 9 brought together more than 40 local business and community leaders at Brunetti Classico on Lygon St for a morning of connection, updates and shared vision.
Read MoreAnd the winner of our 50th edition photo competition is …
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!
Read MoreWe’ve turned 50 (editions, that is!)
What you’re holding in your hands – the July 2025 edition of Inner City News – is our 50th issue, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing communities in Carlton, East Melbourne, and Parkville.
Read MoreMOULD x PINOT PALOOZA returns under one roof
Australia’s favourite cheese and wine festivals are joining forces in 2025, with MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA set to take over Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building from July 4 to 5.
Read MoreKathleen Syme celebrates 10 years
The Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre marked its 10th anniversary on June 21 with a vibrant community celebration that drew around 250 to 300 locals.
Read MoreKathleen Syme Library reaches a major milestone
The Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre will celebrate its 10th anniversary this June, with the legacy of of Miss Syme continuing to loom large over the city.
Read MoreCarlton Harmony Day 2025 celebrations
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.
Read MoreOlympic star power and Master Chefs for Gluten Free Lifestyle Show
A delectable array of culinary and nutritional experts is set to headline a unique foodie event at Moonee Valley Racecourse this May, and you can be sure that everything will be gluten free.
Read MoreCarlton Inc. launches egg-citing Easter event
Local traders’ association Carlton Inc. is gearing up to bring its inaugural Easter Egg Hunt to the precinct, aiming to attract families and boost local trade.
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