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Champions of Carlton: celebrating the Blues’ greatest players

September 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

A new book by Carlton historian and writer Miles Wilks is shining a light on the rich cultural legacy of the Carlton Football Club and its place in the community.

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Lord Mayor tees off at Royal Park Golf Club, backs future of city golf

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

It’s not every day you spot the Lord Mayor on the fairway, but that was the scene at Royal Park Golf Club on Friday, July 25, as Cr Nick Reece joined members for a friendly round — and some thoughtful conversation about the future of the City of Melbourne’s only golf course.

Cricket club livid over council ripping up turf pitch

April 30th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The Mercantile Cricket Association has hit out at the City of Melbourne over its decision to replace Crawford Oval’s turf cricket pitch with astroturf.

Grand Slam celebrations for Parkville Tennis Club’s 120th anniversary

November 27th, 2024 - David Allen

A northside Melbourne institution, the Parkville Tennis Club, has celebrated its 120th anniversary in style.

New Fitzroy sports centre celebrates Wurundjeri heritage

July 4th, 2024 - Sean Car

A brand new state-of-the-art vertical sports centre at Fitzroy Gasworks has officially been named the Bundha Sports Centre.

Sod turned for new $6m Ryder Pavilion

May 28th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Work is officially under way to redevelop Parkville’s Ryder Pavilion into a modern, multi-purpose facility.

Royal Park Tennis Club smashing barriers for blind tennis

April 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Following a successful Term 1 program, Royal Park Tennis Club (RPTC) is set to kick off its coaching and social tennis sessions for blind and low-vision players from April 15 to May 6, providing a unique opportunity for blind and low vision players in the inner city to participate in the sport.