Environment
Council moves to lock in eight pocket parks across the city
Eight long-standing community parks across the City of Melbourne will be officially recognised and protected as public open space.
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City of Melbourne progresses with a review of the Royal Park Master Plan
The City of Melbourne has appointed an architecture firm to review and update the Royal Park Master Plan.
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Lights out for our furry friends – City of Melbourne votes for cat curfew
The City of Melbourne has voted to introduce a nightly cat curfew as part of its new Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029, with the policy set to take effect from October 1.
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Carlton petrol station fined for environmental breach
A NSW-based company running a petrol station in Carlton has been fined $5928 for failing to show it was obeying an environmental notice from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Victoria.
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Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans for Carlton and East Melbourne approved
Plans for increased greening and tree canopy in four inner-city suburbs have been adopted by the City of Melbourne despite some councillors opposing them due to concerns surrounding the potential loss of car parking.
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Still time to have your say on the Royal Park Master Plan
A collective of local conservation groups are urging people to “have their say” on the Royal Park Master Plan before the community consultation period ends next month.
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Melbourne General Cemetery to become a green Sanctuary through new partnership
The Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is collaborating with the City of Melbourne on its ambitious environmental initiative Project Cultivate.
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The recycling hub bringing Carlton one step closer to a circular economy
With so much waste unable to be disposed of sustainably in standard bins, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s (CNLC) revamped Recycling Hub has become a community pillar.
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City of Melbourne unveils next urban forest plan for inner city
The City of Melbourne is seeking community feedback on new draft “urban forest” precinct plans for Carlton and East Melbourne.
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Fruit bat electrocutions in Parkville prompt CitiPower to take action
Residents of a Parkville South street have spoken of their concern of fruit bats being electrocuted on power lines as large numbers feed on nearby gingko trees.
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City of Melbourne unveils next urban forest plan for inner city
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