Politics
Carlton set to get new public toilet, another facility remains “unsightly and unwelcoming”
Carlton is set to receive a new public toilet, but local traders are expressing concerns as a similar facility in a nearby street is plagued by graffiti.
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Carved hollows create new homes for wildlife in the urban forests
A Sydney blue gum next to the Princes Hill Tennis Club stands out in the vast greenery of Princes Park, with its decayed trunks and broken branches proof of a tree that is no longer living. Yet, it is not entirely dead.
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Lygon St retailers tough it out
Retailers along Lygon St’s prime fashion strip have come out in favour of the City of Melbourne’s push to install CCTV cameras, speaking of daring shoplifting raids.
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Explore the possibilities of puppetry
The Festival of Puppetry has returned to Carlton and will run until July 2 – don’t miss out on experiencing the “amazing smorgasbord of styles and possibilities” on offer.
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School community mourns passing of beloved Carlton principal
Tina McDougall, beloved principal of Carlton Gardens Primary School, has been remembered as “much-loved and respected leader” after her recent death rocked the school community.
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“Fix our footpaths”: Lygon St traders’ plea to council for action
Fed-up Lygon St traders are calling for urgent action to be taken on the deteriorating footpaths of the iconic Carlton strip, which they say have become unsafe and unattractive.
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City of Melbourne endorses position paper to protect Royal Park amid sky rail plan
The City of Melbourne has released a position paper addressing its concerns surrounding the proposed level crossing project at Park St in Parkville, which could impact the heritage-listed Royal Park.
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Developer resubmits office building plans in East Melbourne
A developer has scaled down plans for a contentious $15 million commercial building overlooking the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, after its previous proposal was rejected by authorities.
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Comfortable shoes that stand the test of time
If there is one thing Watt’s Shoe Store knows, it’s how to provide high-quality, sturdy, well-fitted shoes for new and long-standing customers.
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“I don’t know why I exist”
Two young writers got together during lockdown and let their personalities drive the narrative as they workshopped ideas for a play over Zoom.
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Koorie Heritage Trust ends the year on a celebratory high
First Afghan refugees start new life in Carlton
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