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Victoria Police’s new operation clamps down on crime in Carlton
Carlton traders have welcomed a step up in police presence, particularly on Lygon St, after concerns were recently raised about the level of crime hitting the area.
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New development proposed for eyesore Cancer Council building
An eyesore building in Carlton that formerly housed the Cancer Council’s headquarters could be knocked down to make way for a 13-storey tower and townhouses under a new plan.
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Brakes slammed on for crucial new bike lane project
The Department of Transport has paused the installation of a new cycling lane that would connect the inner-north with central Melbourne, for fear of the impact on local parking.
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A journey to Camelot for a good cause
Local theatre group Style Music Theatre is busily preparing to begin the first of what will be a series of monthly concerts, with all profits going towards various selected charities.
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Public survey open on Princes Park stormwater harvesting project
The City of Melbourne is calling on residents to provide comments and feedback on its proposed stormwater harvesting project for Princes Park.
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Graffiti removed at record levels but Carlton traders call for more “forward thinking”
Clean-up crews have removed a record amount of graffiti across the municipality after the City of Melbourne battled a 60 per cent increase in the vandalism act after lockdowns.
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New panel set up to hear residents’ concerns on hoon behaviour
Carlton residents fed-up with hoon behaviour in their neighbourhood will be able to voice their concerns through a new state government-led panel.
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Locals fed up with footy fans illegally parking
Furious residents in East Melbourne have lashed motorists who are blocking their driveways and parking on nature strips during game days at the MCG.
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Once-per-decade city strategy reveals strong local worker growth
Local worker numbers will steadily rise in the coming years, increasing by 50 per cent by 2040 according to a once-per-decade planning blueprint was released by the City of Melbourne in July.
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Happy Birthday Cinema Nova
On August 27, 1992, Cinema Nova, a humble two-auditorium venue, opened its doors on the ground floor of the then Lygon Piazza in Carlton.
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Supporting our local schools in Carlton
Carlton’s infamous median strip trio
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