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Short stays, long battles: Airbnb and Victoria’s new 7.5 per cent short-stay levy
If you live in an inner-city apartment and have ever wondered whether you bought a home or accidentally invested in a low-budget hostel, here is some news: Victoria has finally noticed.
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Community Trivia Night in East Melbourne
The annual East Melbourne Trivia night was held on a busy football finals night at the Unitarian Church Hall.
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Champions of Carlton: celebrating the Blues’ greatest players
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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Are Carlton’s significant heritage places protected?
Last year new gradings for heritage places were introduced (a “place” is a site or area).
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The Grattan Street Drill Hall
In 1860, a large wooden building was constructed in Grattan St between Lygon and Drummond streets for use as a drill hall by a local troop of part-time soldiers known as the Carlton Volunteer Rifles.
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Council, please remember Parkville!
With only just over a month to go trains will be arriving in Parkville and discharging passengers. This was mentioned previously as good news!
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From climate voices to community action: James Henderson and the birth of Wattle
When James Henderson joined the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s Climate Voices – Leadership and Advocacy program, he was looking for ways to turn his passion for the environment into tangible action.
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Weapons – a review
Not knowing when to laugh or scream. Weapons (2025) is the newest film by Zach Cregger, following his breakout horror hit Barbarian (2022).
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Cricket great Chris Cairns inspires local Melbourne school community
New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns visited the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy in September, delivering an unforgettable message of resilience and optimism to students, staff and parents.
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Legacy gift opens doors for Parkville students during Include a Charity Week
As “Include a Charity Week” (September 1 to 7) highlighted the transformative power of leaving gifts in wills, a powerful example has emerged in Parkville, where a bequest to Janet Clarke Hall has unlocked life-changing opportunities for students.
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Celebrating Harmony Day at Carlton’s “heart”
Women speak out about sexual abuse
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