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Carlton Gardens Primary School upgrade is a class act
Deputy Premier Ben Carroll has shared his enthusiasm after a large expansion and upgrade to Carlton Gardens Primary School was officially completed, allowing for an extra 150 students.
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New Carlton gallery exhibits the “future dreaming” of incarcerated First Nations artists
The Torch’s inaugural exhibition at its new gallery on Elgin St will see Future Dreaming - visions of the future come to life from November 2 to November 24, featuring artworks from first-time painters as well as seasoned participants of its program.
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Celebrating the life and work of Julian Centofanti
Carlton’s art community is in mourning following the sad death of Carlton Arts Centre (CAC) owner, pottery teacher and artist, Julian Centofanti.
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Lily ecstatic over dream role in Mamma Mia
Lily Baulderstone is living a true “pinch me moment” after landing a dream gig of performing in the hit production of Mamma Mia! The Musical.
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Uncertainty looms as public housing towers marked for redevelopment
A plan to demolish and redevelop 44 high-rise public housing towers across the inner city including Carlton is causing a wave of uncertainty and fears of displacement among residents, with advocates fearing the housing crisis could be made worse if public land falls into the hands of developers.
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Premier Andrews and Prime Minister Albanese are destroying public housing
There was new optimism on solving the housing affordability crisis in Australia when the Australian Greens came to an agreement with the federal Labor government to legislate the formation of a new federal government housing fund.
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Mail theft spree hits East Melbourne, with culprit caught on camera
A spike in mailbox thefts has left East Melbourne residents on high alert, as CCTV footage emerged of an entire apartment complex being hit up to three times a week.
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The wait is over … new loo opens in Carlton
A new toilet facility, equipped with the highest-level amenities, has officially opened in Carlton with great fanfare.
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Revamp of Brens Pavilion kicks goals for community
A much-anticipated revamp of Brens Pavilion at Royal Park has officially been completed, providing much-needed boost for local sports clubs.
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Uni Melb continues to overlook staff pleas for better working conditions
Following a historic, week-long staff strike at the University of Melbourne (UoM), the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) bargaining team walked out of negotiations on September 4 after university management failed to acknowledge the union’s core demands.
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