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San Remo Ballroom strikes gold

November 27th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Before being recognised as the state’s best convention centre, the San Remo Ballroom donned many hats.

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Local Carlton gallery unveils annual Christmas exhibition

November 27th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Bridget McDonnell Gallery’s 39th annual Christmas exhibition will open on December 6, with this year’s event promising a diverse selection of works by both renowned Australian and international artists, continuing the gallery’s tradition of showcasing exceptional art.

Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor

November 27th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.

Pawn-demonium! Carlton Gardens Primary hosts its first chess tournament

November 27th, 2024 - Inner City News

In an exciting first for the Carlton Gardens Primary School (CGPS), the school has hosted and also triumphed in its inaugural chess tournament held on November 8.

Coconut-covered bliss at Tokyo Lamington

November 27th, 2024 - Sabrina Caires

This Elgin St cafe and bakery is serving up fluffy cubes of heaven, covered with coconut, or hundreds and thousands, or crushed pistachios, or flaky pastry …

Meet your local banker

November 27th, 2024 - Inner City News

My name is Scott Balderson, and I’m the branch manager for NAB Carlton. In my role, I lead a dedicated team of customer advisors to provide exceptional support and service to our customers.

Retroactive Documents: local artist and designer’s latest exhibition

November 27th, 2024 - Sabrina Caires

Carlton resident and multi-disciplinary artist Steve Hennessy’s recent exhibition brings together decades of collected materials to illuminate the “instability and poly-temporal nature of art”.

There’s Still Tomorrow

November 27th, 2024 - Ruby Lowenstein

There’s Still Tomorrow is a film about the ever-elusive promise of the future, taunting us with its perpetual deferral. Tomorrow will be better. Tomorrow I will change my life. It’s a familiar refrain – one most people know better than its fulfilment.