Environment

Carlton petrol station fined for environmental breach

Carlton petrol station fined for environmental breach

April 11th, 2025 - Sean Car

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

April 2nd, 2025 - Sean Car

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

January 29th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

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

October 18th, 2024 - Léa Carré

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 

August 28th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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

July 31st, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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

May 1st, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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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Wildflower meadows bloom in Parkville

April 10th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A vibrant wildflower meadow has sprung to life in Parkville thanks to a new project boosting biodiversity in the urban environment.

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Costa Georgiadis helps to celebrate a greener Melbourne General Cemetery

February 28th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A community celebration has been held for a ground-breaking program aimed at transforming the natural landscape of the historic Melbourne General Cemetery.

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Cemetery greening under way

August 2nd, 2023 - Sean Car

Project Cultivate, a long-awaited initiative aimed at enhancing the natural environment within the grounds of the Melbourne General Cemetery while championing the use of locally native plants, officially sprouted last month. 

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Cockatoos taking over Carlton

Cockatoos taking over Carlton

May 1st, 2021 - Katie Johnson
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