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Carlton Kitchen Library connects locals through food
Carlton home cooks are tackling complex and creative recipes with ease thanks to a Lygon Street library loaning out uncommon kitchen appliances – and bringing neighbours together in the process.
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First Sunday Lunch brings community together in East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents are coming together again for the First Sunday of the Month Lunch Club now that COVID restrictions have eased.
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Old Melbourne Gaol exhibition showcases how far Melbourne has come
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Victoria, Old Melbourne Gaol has opened its new exhibition: Bending the Bars.
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Council working to bring life back to Carlton’s night-time scene
After an extended lockdown, curfew, density limits and countless trading restrictions, Carlton’s night-time economy is struggling to return to its former glory.
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Parkville residents take in refugees
When 26 refugees were suddenly released from detention in Carlton’s Park Hotel in late January, Parkville resident Jo Fallshaw sprang into action.
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Corner store for sale in Parkville
The Parkville Store is up for sale in Morrah St. It first opened as a grocer in 1884 and has traded as a corner store ever since.
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New inner-city bike lanes
With office workers returning to the city and traffic becoming a reality again, the City of Melbourne has joined forces with RACV to encourage commuters to consider cycling as a convenient, healthier way of getting around.
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Council starts graffit blitz
Unsightly graffiti and tagging in Carlton will be removed from shopfronts, bridges and building facades under a new City of Melbourne initiative.
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East Melbourne residents have new community centre
After months of lobbying, the City of Melbourne has agreed to give extensive use of the Powlett Reserve Community Room to East Melbourne residents.
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Royal Park pavilions to be redeveloped
Brens and Ryder Pavilions will receive multi-million-dollar upgrades after City of Melbourne councillors gave the all clear on revitalising the Royal Park sporting and recreation facilities last month.
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Term one program gets under way in East Melbourne
Old Melbourne Gaol exhibition showcases how far Melbourne has come
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