Politics
“Worst electoral system in the country?” Warnings sent to agents after 2020 election probe
A City of Melbourne councillor has conceded that it “might just take the prize for the worst electoral system in the country” after 20 real estate agents were warned following an investigation into the 2020 election.
Latest
Carlton hosts councillors
While other local councils were still working remotely last month, the City of Melbourne showed a bit of leadership in February and opened its doors to constituents.
Read More
Unique locally made ceramics for sale in Carlton
The Carlton Arts Centre is holding its annual pottery exhibition and sale until the end of March.
Read More
Helping inner-city locals get Functional For Life
In the age of fitness training conglomerates and international franchises, the personal is quickly fading away from personal training.
Read More
La Mama’s first season in reborn premises
Around 300 fans of Carlton’s La Mama gathered on December 10, 2021, to witness Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson, and Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp officially re-open the theatre buildings, now rebuilt and rejuvenated after a shockingly destructive fire three years ago.
Read More
Why are they locked up? Refugees plea for freedom
Refugees and asylum seekers detained indefinitely by the federal government at the Park Hotel in Carlton have shared their harrowing experiences of extreme neglect and the denial of their basic human rights during the past nine years.
Read More
New Carlton housing turns the focus to the over 50s
As part of the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build program, new homes are set to be delivered to Carlton, with people over the age of 50 given first priority.
Read More
Eyesore graffiti engulfs the streets of East Melbourne
Left with no choice but to take action herself, one East Melbourne resident is spending her time walking around her suburb, with a paint brush and pot in hand, to try and cover the graffiti quickly overtaking the streets.
Read More
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre still under restrictions
Following another difficult year of closures, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre had high hopes for its community rooms to reopen come the new year, but have been left disappointed again.
Read More
Hopes of a summer rebound dashed as Omicron wave leaves businesses reeling
Hospitality owners in the inner city say they are fighting for survival as the Omicron COVID-19 wave sparks a shortage of workers and lockdown-like conditions, leaving many consumers at home.
Read More
Three’s company with the Melbourne Zoo Colobus crowd
Disappointed in secretive Flower and Garden Show renewal
Download the Latest Edition