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The vital role of pedestrians in our inner-city: a call for balance amid cycling trends
As our inner-city continues to evolve and a significant shift in urban dynamics is becoming increasingly evident.
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Public housing this federal election
Australian Greens and Socialist candidates supported public housing becoming central to solving very low to moderate income households’ housing affordability crisis.
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Students take centre stage at Fitzroy’s Academy of Mary Immaculate
Students at the Academy of Mary Immaculate have been given a unique chance to sharpen their stage skills ahead of this year’s school musical Frozen Jr, thanks to a workshop with accomplished theatre performer Sophie Weiss.
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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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Three’s company with the Melbourne Zoo Colobus crowd
A pair of Eastern black-and-white Colobus is settling into their new home at Melbourne Zoo's Arboreal Walk; and for one, it's coupled with a family reunion.
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Grattan St site earmarked for housing amid government’s latest wave of changes
As part of the state government’s new development strategy for Victoria, it plans to unlock more homes by establishing two new activity centres in inner Melbourne and unlocking government land for development.
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Residents ramp up efforts to stop the Police Association’s “unreasonable” proposal
Residents of East Melbourne have stepped up their campaign to stop the Victorian Police Association from securing a planning permit that would see the operating hours extended for their newly-constructed rooftop bar on Jolimont St.
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Council commits to a scaled-back pool splash
The City of Melbourne will be bringing back a scaled-down version of Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election promise to make swimming pool entry more affordable across the city, following a successful trial of the initiative.
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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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Heart of Carlton owners remain positive in the face of repeated attacks
Following a series of attacks against beloved café The Heart of Carlton, owners Michael and Nadeen Kelly are hopeful for the future of the café and say the community support received has being “incredible”.
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Lily ecstatic over dream role in Mamma Mia
It’s over!
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