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Lord Mayor tees off at Royal Park Golf Club, backs future of city golf
It’s not every day you spot the Lord Mayor on the fairway, but that was the scene at Royal Park Golf Club on Friday, July 25, as Cr Nick Reece joined members for a friendly round — and some thoughtful conversation about the future of the City of Melbourne’s only golf course.
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Melbourne youth push for a “Happy Capital” vision by 2050
Melbourne could become Australia’s “Happy Capital” by 2050 if the city’s youngest voices are heard loud and clear.
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Restoration of Trades Hall continues as part of $10 million heritage project
The world’s oldest continuously operating trade union building is undergoing its next phase of restoration, with global construction company Multiplex appointed to deliver Stage Three of the Victorian Trades Hall Living Heritage Project.
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East Melbourne Group embarks on VCAT marathon
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) has found itself back at Victoria’s planning tribunal over two developments, which they argue will have adverse effects on the neighbourhood’s amenity and character.
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From safety forums to black tie galas
While Melburnians typically go to ground in the middle of winter, jetting off to sunnier shores or chasing fresh powder, the East Melbourne Group (EMG) has remained very active within the local community and across wider issues.
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“Turn off the lights”: ongoing frustration over floodlit ovals in Royal Park
Friends of Royal Park has again urged the City of Melbourne to take decisive action to address concerns over excessive night-time lighting at the park’s sporting ovals, accusing the council of breaching its own commitment to preserve Royal Park’s “dark space” status.
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Extend free trams to Carlton
The Free Tram Zone is currently restricted to CBD and Carlton sits just outside of it, which covers the CBD and Docklands.
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Lord Mayor addresses Carlton Rotary’s 40th anniversary dinner
Carlton Rotary was delighted to welcome local resident and Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nick Reece to its very special 40th Anniversary Dinner at Graduate House on Friday, July 18.
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Wilson Hall: a lost treasure
Over the years, Carlton has seen many fine buildings lost – to demolition, neglect, fire and developers. One of the finest was the original Wilson Hall in Melbourne University.
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Special Metro Tunnel tour for Melbourne’s rail pioneers
A group of Melbourne rail veterans have been given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Metro Tunnel – more than 40 years since their pioneering work on the City Loop.
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Public housing this federal election
Planned tower could threaten Royal Exhibition Building “buffer zone”
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