Planning
Victorian Trades Hall awarded national heritage listing … now, for UNESCO bid
Carlton’s iconic Victorian Trades Hall has been officially placed on the Australian National Heritage List, in what has been described as a “watershed moment for the recognition of working people’s history”.
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Petition calls for protected bike lane route from Kew to Carlton
An inner-city resident has launched a petition advocating for the installation of protected bike lanes spanning from Kew to Carlton that aims to address growing concerns of safety.
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Grab a bargain at Carlton’s first-ever garage sale
The Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (CNLC) will host its first garage sale where locals and visitors can grab some fantastic bargains.
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Police on the beat to boost community safety
Victoria Police local area commander for Melbourne West Inspector Craig Pearson says his team is fully committed to working closely with the community to ensure a safer environment for residents and traders.
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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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Community has its say on new pedestrian and road safety projects
The Torch Gallery’s Future Dreaming exhibition returns
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