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A fifth punch in the gut for local gyms
Another lockdown was the last thing inner city fitness venues needed after the steep downturn in business during 2020.
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New balloon release laws a real sea change
As of July 1, it is now illegal to intentionally release any number of balloons in the state of Victoria with fines as high as $16,522 for an individual.
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Outstanding citizens honoured in Queen’s Birthday awards
From academics to those working in healthcare, outstanding members of Melbourne’s inner city have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List for their significant contributions to the community.
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Community rallies around Leonardo’s staff after fire
Staff at the Carlton pizzeria closed indefinitely due to fire will receive wage support during their time off thanks to a campaign that raised $15,000 in just 10 days.
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Auskick club kicking goals in Carlton
Since 2014, the Carlton Junior Football Club has been encouraging kids from all cultural backgrounds to try their hands at AFL.
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Lack of security creating violence at housing towers
Residents at the Carlton housing estates are calling for 24-hour security and screen doors to put an end to violence, squatting and drug dealing.
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Volunteers plant hundreds of native plants in Royal Park
The City of Melbourne’s citizen forester program is back after a year of being on hold due to COVID restrictions.
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Melbourne Uni’s job cuts put “buildings over staff”
After hundreds of job cuts allegedly due to the pandemic, Melbourne University is coming under fire from the education union for investing money in “buildings over staff”.
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Fitting in to Hotham St
If you walk down George Mews in East Melbourne and turn left you’ll enter an unnamed lane that takes you past a dog leg and several unmarked doorways leading off it, including a circular gate into a hidden garden.
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Tough times for musicians at the Curtin
The EP tour had been cancelled, tickets for a dozen shows refunded plus they were about to lose their outdoor seating.
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East Melbourne Community Christmas Picnic at Bishopscourt
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