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The village helping to raise Carlton’s children

June 3rd, 2021 - Inner City News

The Carlton Learning Precinct opened in 2020 and was commissioned by the City of Melbourne in partnership with the Department of Education and the Victorian School Building Authority.

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From pop-up to permanent: Outdoor dining here to stay

June 3rd, 2021 - Inner City News

Pop-up outdoor dining on footpaths, laneways and “parklets” will become a permanent city fixture after the City of Melbourne agreed to continue the successful program.

Parkville to receive new infectious disease institute

June 3rd, 2021 - Katie Johnson

The Parkville biomedical precinct will soon be home to an Australian Institute of Infectious Disease thanks to $650 million of funding delivered in the Victorian state budget.

Lincoln Square’s new playground

June 3rd, 2021 - Inner City News

After eight months of construction, Lincoln Square is soon to have a state-of-the-art playground for inner city kids to enjoy.

Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory is finally open!

June 3rd, 2021 - Katie Johnson

After almost two-and-a-half years of restorations, Fitzroy Gardens’ beloved conservatory is now open to the public.

Points system to force detainees to do “useless” activities

June 3rd, 2021 - Inner City News

Changes to the circumstances of refugees being indefinitely detained in Carlton’s Park Hotel mean they will now be forced to attend activities and English classes in a new points-based system.

Science art gallery to open

June 3rd, 2021 - Inner City News

Australia’s first science-art gallery will be opening in Melbourne in June.

Animated possums on show in Carlton

April 1st, 2021 - Katie Johnson

Digital, animated possums are on show at University Square for the next few weeks for a temporary public art piece commissioned by the City of Melbourne.