Arts & Culture

From Brazil to Mordialloc, and finally, at Melbourne General Cemetery

June 29th, 2022 - Carol Saffer

In 2001 author Caroline Petit toured the house and grounds of Mayfield, a 12-room mansion in Mordialloc, built by François Louis Nompar de Caumont La Force, the Count of Castelnau. He was appointed Consul-General to France in Melbourne in 1864.

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“Hope isn’t a strategy for us”: Carlton community calls for action after teenager stabbed at gelato shop

June 1st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The Carlton community has reignited its call for immediate action on crime after yet another violent incident saw a teenager attacked in an alleged stabbing outside an ice-cream shop.

Royal Park “death-trap” crossing gets budget funding for much-needed upgrade

June 1st, 2022 - Carol Saffer

In January 2022, the Royal Park Stakeholders Network called for improvements to the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park Railway Station and tram intersection.

Re-elected Greens leader vows to help curb aircraft noise for East Melbourne

June 1st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

East Melbourne residents who have been lobbying for a decade against aircraft noise have welcomed a promise by re-elected Melbourne MP Adam Bandt to help provide a voice for their campaign.

Wedding crasher charged after stealing gifts

June 1st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A Carlton man who posed as a wedding guest to allegedly steal thousands of dollars’ worth of wedding gifts has been charged with several offences.

Greens romp home for a fifth consecutive term in Melbourne

June 1st, 2022 - Sean Car

Greens leader and Melbourne MP Adam Bandt enjoyed his best Federal Election yet on May 21, winning a fifth consecutive term with an increased percentage of the primary vote, while his party expanded its presence in the House of Representatives.

Every little bit helps

June 1st, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Volunteering Australia defines volunteering as “time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain”.

Warrior Woman Lane benefits from council budget

June 1st, 2022 - Carol Saffer

As part of the City of Melbourne’s recently announced draft budget 2022-23, $150,000 was allocated to commission a public artwork in Warrior Woman Lane in honour of its namesake. The project also includes a paid curatorial mentorship program for emerging Aboriginal women curators.