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Advocate for female researchers honoured
East Melbourne resident Mary-Jane Gething, a professor emerita of biochemistry and molecular biology at The University of Melbourne, said she was surprised and proud to have received an Australia Day award.
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Lead epilepsy researcher honoured by prestigious award
An unwavering commitment to improving the lives of people with epilepsy and other neurological conditions has earned a well-respected researcher an Australia Day honour.
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Passionate educator delighted by award
A Parkville woman who has devoted nearly half a century of her working life to environmental education has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (OAM).
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Empowering women in sport
Harnessing the power of sport is something East Melbourne resident Sue Crow has used to make a difference to the lives of others.
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Offering internet education to girls and women in Afghanistan
The Rotary Club of Carlton has recently received a grant of $5000 from the Rotary Foundation towards a $15,000 project to improve the education of women and girls in Afghanistan through an internet portal.
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Road to nowhere … community seeks answers on Grattan St future
Parkville and Carlton residents have expressed concern about what will happen to Grattan St as reinstatement works on the main arterial start this year.
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More than 100 “exceptional” trees added to protected list
More than 100 trees of cultural and environmental significance are set to be safeguarded from removal or large-scale pruning under a City of Melbourne move.
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VCAT knocks back controversial apartment building in East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents are celebrating a huge win over a developer after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) ruled in their favour over a contentious multi-storey apartment complex proposal.
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King and Godfree: “Everything we like about Italy in the one place”
King and Godfree director Luca Sbardella always looks back fondly on the times he spent going back to Italy with his family, enjoying and revelling in experiences that could not be found in Australia.
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New tower planned for historic brewery site
Carlton’s former historic Carlton and United Brewery site could be turned into an 11-storey commercial tower under plans to be considered by the state government.
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Elderly activist to face Magistrates Court over chalk graffiti at Park Hotel on nine-year anniversary of offshore detention
MGC partners with Flower and Garden Show for a unique gin garden experience
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