Politics
Council’s plans for $2 swims makes a splash at Carlton Baths
Lord Mayor Nick Reece visited the Carlton Baths to talk to Melbourne communities about how to stay safe this summer, following the City of Melbourne’s unanimous approval of a $2 Pool Splash initiative for outdoor pools in Carlton and North Melbourne at the December 10 council meeting.
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Plans unveiled for redevelopment of Carlton public housing towers
The state government has revealed concept plans for the redevelopment of public housing towers in Carlton, which will provide 248 social homes across two buildings, each featuring private balconies and rising 16 and 18-storeys high.
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Updated draft of Royal Park Master Plan released
The new draft plan comes amid the Victorian Liberal Party’s renewed push to revive the East West Link, which has previously been met with strong pushback from Royal Park advocacy groups.
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Fire Services Museum of Victoria: celebrating firefighting heroes and history
Nestled in the heart of East Melbourne, the award-winning Fire Services Museum of Victoria has proudly occupied the former Headquarters Station of the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade since 1980.
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San Remo Ballroom strikes gold
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
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.
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Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
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.
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Pawn-demonium! Carlton Gardens Primary hosts its first chess tournament
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.
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Coconut-covered bliss at Tokyo Lamington
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 …
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Meet your local banker
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.
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Victoria Police’s new operation clamps down on crime in Carlton
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