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Future Melbourne podcast turns to Lygon Street’s past, present and future with Sergio Alderuccio
The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns to one of Melbourne’s most recognisable main streets, with Carlton Inc. president Sergio Alderuccio joining the podcast to unpack the changing identity of Lygon St and ask what comes next for the city’s so-called Little Italy.
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Local teachers walk off job as support grows for school funding fight
Inner-city area teachers and school support staff threw their weight behind a strike for better pay and school funding on Tuesday, March 24, and many families seemed to support them.
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University Square upgrade a centrepiece of council’s new Garden City push
A major second stage upgrade of University Square in Carlton is set to be one of the headline local green space investments in the City of Melbourne’s draft 2026-27 budget, as the council prepares to pitch more than $26 million for new and improved parks across the municipality.
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Yarra Park master plan nears finish line as residents push back on “commercial creep”
A new long-term master plan for Yarra Park is understood to be close to finalisation, setting up what could become one of the most consequential planning updates for East Melbourne’s best-known public space in more than a decade.
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Sky rail proposal over Park St moves forward, but Royal Park concerns deepen
Plans to elevate the Upfield rail line over Park St at the northern edge of Royal Park are progressing, with some local residents viewing the emerging design as having limited impact on nearby homes.
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Young writer found vocation in family history project
Carlton writer and Triple R presenter Jonathan Butler, who has published a true crime family history, is appearing in two events at the Melbourne Writers Festival next month.
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Melbourne Writers Festival to return for its 40th instalment
The Melbourne Writers Festival (MWF) has announced the program for its 40th anniversary edition this year, with more than 150 local and international artists set to appear across the city from May 7 to 10.
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From pasta to pancakes – Al Dente takes on breakfast
The owners of Al Dente Enoteca aren’t afraid of change.
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Comedy festival comes to Carlton
This year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, which runs until April 19, marks its 40th anniversary with its biggest ever event, taking in more than 800 shows.
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Italian Festa: All things Italian in the heart of Carlton
Council engagement to include ongoing listening posts
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