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Council takeover of Carlton’s toy library deemed a “huge win” for families
The City of Melbourne will be taking over managing the Melbourne Community Toy Library (MCTL) at Carlton’s The Chapel from mid-July following a struggle for permanent funding.
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East Melbourne office building to be converted into apartments
A former office building in East Melbourne is set to be turned into four apartments after being given the green light by the City of Melbourne.
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Trades Hall statue honours the work of equal pay activist
A bronze statue commissioned by Victorian Trades Hall Council and A Monument of One’s Own was unveiled on May 30 outside the Victorian Trades Hall Council building, celebrating the legacy of one of Victoria’s most influential activists.
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Salvation Army launches “life-changing” program to former prisoners
The Salvation Army Melbourne has launched a new program providing a beacon of hope for former prisoners left without a home or a family to “get back on their feet”.
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Council calls for state government support for CCTV in Carlton
The City of Melbourne is hoping the state government will support its efforts to improve safety in the Carlton area by providing funding for new CCTV cameras.
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La Mama goes from ashes to international recognition
The reconstruction of small indie theatre La Mama is being internationally recognised with design lead architect Meg White debuting her Rebuild La Mama installation at the Prague Quadrennial (PQ) of Performance Design and Space.
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Shopfront program puts Melbourne on the world map
A City of Melbourne initiative to help breathe new life into empty retail spaces has been hailed as one of the most successful in Australia, if not the world.
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Community triumphant as John Curtin Hotel awarded heritage listing
After an unwavering and year-long campaign to save the historic John Curtin Hotel, the community is celebrating the news that the building has been officially heritage-listed.
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Works under way in East Melbourne, Lygon St and Parkville to fix “black spot” intersections
A problem intersection in East Melbourne is being upgraded with the City of Melbourne starting works at the roundabout of Simpson and Hotham streets to improve safety.
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How nature became the secret to Nefysi’s success
Within every bottle of Nefysi’s health and beauty products is a remedy given to its customers by the earth itself, and a promise to disrupt the over-complicated market.
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How you can show support to Indigenous-owned businesses
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