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Vue Group set to open at the Fitzroy Gardens Pavilion
A fine-dining hospitality group is set to breathe new life into a venue nestled within the iconic Fitzroy Gardens.
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No move to close Cooks’ Cottage, council says
Captain Cooks’ Cottage, a major tourist attraction at the Fitzroy Gardens, is believed to be up review but the City of Melbourne says no decision has been made to close it.
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Heritage gem to get a makeover as new mansions get approval
Three “maisonettes” are set to be built in East Melbourne, complementing an existing heritage mansion that will be preserved and enhanced under a $14 million proposal.
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Carlton’s new community pantry encourages “locals to help one another out”
The Church of All Nations (CAN) Community Support program has its hearts set on inspiring a community of generosity with its latest community project “Little Free Pantry”.
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Cemetery greening under way
Project Cultivate, a long-awaited initiative aimed at enhancing the natural environment within the grounds of the Melbourne General Cemetery while championing the use of locally native plants, officially sprouted last month.
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Residents angry over “shoddy” roundabout works
East Melbourne residents have expressed disappointment and frustration over what they describe as “shoddy” works to upgrade a prominent roundabout in the area.
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Author shows lighter side of university life in new book
Carlton author Dr Leslie Kilmartin has launched his first satirical novel, taking readers on a hilarious journey in what is usually the serious realm of academia.
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Carlton resident returns library book 68 years later
A library book borrowed in 1955 has finally made its way back to the State Library of Victoria, in what senior librarian Tom Vasey described as a “big surprise”.
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La Mama launches winter program
Despite stepping down from her role as CEO and artistic director of La Mama earlier this year, Liz Jones continues to show her love for the indie theatre through the curation of its winter program.
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Muhubo’s Somali art inspires women to learn a centuries-old craft
Muhubo Sulieman began learning the art of traditional Somali weaving techniques from her mother at the age of five.
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“Nowhere to hide”: CCTV cameras come to Lygon St
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