Environment
Carlton community garden “a melting pot” of cultures
From composting, to e-waste recycling, to caring for local chickens, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s (CNLC’s) community garden is a hub of activity.
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New technology to be trialled at Argyle Square
Argyle Square will become the site of a new trial into data-collection technology that could become a permanent feature of Melbourne’s streets and parks in the near future.
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Women speak out about sexual abuse
The CBD had its own version of the March 4 Justice on March 15 as thousands of women spread throughout the Treasury Gardens then launched smaller protests at significant sites around the city.
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Vizard House “a home away from home”
Caring for a sick loved one is already an emotionally taxing experience without the added pressure of travelling long distances to do so.
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Parkville parkrun returns after COVID hiatus
After lockdown put a stop to community sport and gym memberships for more than eight months, the Parkville Parkrun is more popular than ever since returning.
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Funding boost for events
The Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne have announced a $5 million investment in events, helping to draw people into the city while supporting jobs and businesses.
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Locals working to protect Royal Park biodiveristy
As the largest green space in the City of Melbourne, Royal Park is considered “the lungs of the city”.
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Carlton residents fight back against “dangerous” development
A proposed development at MacArthur Place in Carlton has angered residents who argue it would put pedestrians and cyclists in danger.
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Is Melbourne’s only world heritage site under threat?
The Royal Exhibition Building and the surrounding Carlton Gardens is the only UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in Melbourne. Some heritage advocates are worried that development in the area may pose a threat to the listing.
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Council passes motion to reduce aircraft noise
The City of Melbourne (CoM) has unanimously passed a motion to discourage non-essential flight patterns over the city after prolonged pressure from East Melbourne residents.
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La Mama HQ presents: Nu Disco
Turning his final page: Mark Rubbo celebrates a literary legacy
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