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It’s over!
Finally all votes have been cast and the counting for our next City of Melbourne council begins. There were some amazing policies, many of which cannot happen!
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Join in for Carlton Conversations at University Café
The Carlton Residents Association invites all members and guests to our third 2024 “Carlton Conversations”, which will be held at a new venue, the University Café, 255 to 257 Lygon St, Carlton on Tuesday evening November 19 at 6.30pm.
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The curious Mr Stanford: from East Melbourne to California
Thomas Welton Stanford arrived in Melbourne in 1860 to make money. He achieved this by quickly securing the sole licence to import Singer sewing machines. But it is not for his business success that he is primarily known.
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Gala night for East Melbourne Group
The East Melbourne Group gathered at the Alexandra Club for the popular annual gala night dinner.
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Empowering young voices for climate action in Carlton
In the face of the climate emergency, it is vital that all voices, especially those from under-represented communities, are heard in the fight for climate justice.
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As the dust settles … Melbourne City Council election
The 2024 Melbourne City Council election has provided insights into the workings of the electoral provisions of the City of Melbourne Act and the machinations of candidates jockeying for the positions of Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillor.
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Public housing residents class action trial: where things are at
Jeannie Erceg knows what it’s like to be told she must leave her home at short notice.
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Melbourne General Cemetery to become a green Sanctuary through new partnership
The Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is collaborating with the City of Melbourne on its ambitious environmental initiative Project Cultivate.
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Voices for Melbourne’s comprehensive plan for East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville
Lord Mayoral candidate Greg Bisinella, who is leading the resident-led campaign Voices for Melbourne, says more pocket parks, greater heritage protection and support for La Mama Theatre are among the key themes of its agenda for the inner-city.
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“A work in progress”: Community to have its say on Royal Park Master Plan
City of Melbourne councillors voted in favour of endorsing the draft Royal Park Master Plan for community consultation at their September 10 Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting.
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Hoons rampant on Lygon St
Women win big at Parkville’s expanded netball and hockey centre
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