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The face behind one of the world’s last anonymous food critics
After more than two decades of fiercely guarding her anonymity, Besha Rodell – The Age and Good Weekend’s chief restaurant critic – has stepped into the spotlight with the release of her debut book, Hunger Like a Thirst.
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“It’s like putting a band-aid on a healed wound”: East Melbourne residents object to the council’s road safety proposal
East Melbourne residents are urging the City of Melbourne not to proceed with the installation of new road safety measures, describing them as “unnecessary” and a poor use of government funds.
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Council funding allocated to University Square
Stage Two of University Square is on track for delivery, with the City of Melbourne allocating funds to the project in its draft budget and progressing with the closure of Barry and Leicester streets in Carlton.
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Kathleen 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.
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Big Housing Build not extended, projects delayed
Last month’s state government budget did not commit new money for the Big Housing Build program, despite the crisis affordability crisis growing in Victoria.
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Mere disturbance of the peace not nearly enough for damages claim in VCAT
A bitterly fought VCAT case has concluded, where a lot owner residing in her unit was found to have breached the rules of the owners’ corporation (OC) by engaging in acts of screaming, yelling, wailing and thumping for extended periods of time.
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East Melbourne development approved despite heritage overlay
A new residential development in East Melbourne is expected to be given the green light by the City of Melbourne, despite its location within a heritage overlay.
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Coffee with a cause: new Carlton North café transforms lives of refugee and migrant women
A new café with a powerful mission has quietly opened its doors in Carlton North, bringing great coffee and life-changing opportunities to the community.
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“Window to a lost world”: Carlton gallery presents scenes from the old Soviet Union
This month, Carlton’s Bridget McDonnell Gallery presents Scenes from the Old Soviet Union: Painting 1940-1980, taking a step back in time to the unfamiliar landscape of the USSR.
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Chinese Church in Carlton
On Queensberry St, Carlton, there is a historic building that is a reminder of the Chinese community that has been part of Melbourne since the days of the gold rush in the 1850s.
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Kangaroos chill out in new bush habitat
“Happily exhausted”: Lord Mayor absolutely loves her job
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