Columns » State MP
The West Gate toll road impacts: Melbourne deserves better
The West Gate Tunnel Project is set to open soon, and will funnel thousands of cars from the western suburbs straight into North and West Melbourne, Docklands and the inner city.
Latest
The changing face of Darling Square
In the time before white settlement the area around what we know as Darling Square in East Melbourne was swampland and was a source of plentiful foodstuffs enjoyed by the local Wurundjeri people.
Read More
Local associations: why?
Having been president of the Parkville Association I need to reflect on what an association does and why they are so important to the fabric of a residential suburb.
Read More
A year into the council term: the view from Carlton
With the current City of Melbourne council now one year into its term, the Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has looked at what’s been working, what hasn’t, and what still needs improvement.
Read More
Historic Carlton property hits the market for the first time in a century
A piece of Carlton’s history is up for grabs, with a landmark mixed-use building at 138-144 Elgin St being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 100 years.
Read More
Hugh Allen opens Yiaga in Fitzroy Gardens blending craft, nature and cuisine
Melbourne’s dining scene has a striking new addition this spring, with celebrated chef Hugh Allen unveiling his long-awaited first restaurant, Yiaga, inside the historic Fitzroy Gardens pavilion in East Melbourne.
Read More
City of Melbourne progresses with a review of the Royal Park Master Plan
The City of Melbourne has appointed an architecture firm to review and update the Royal Park Master Plan.
Read More
“It was the pinnacle”: Sooshi Mango leads calls to bring back Lygon Street Festa
Carlton’s beloved Lygon Street Festa could be on the verge of a revival, with the team behind Johnny, Vince and Sam’s Ristorante – Joe and Carlo Salanitri and their lifelong friend Andrew Manfre – throwing their weight behind a campaign to bring it back.
Read More
Carlton to come alive for Shared Futures Festival
As part of RMIT’s plans to develop an Innovation Precinct in Melbourne’s inner city, Carlton will be home to a vibrant street festival for the City North Shared Futures Festival this October.
Read More
Carlton traders unite for family-friendly Halloween celebration
Carlton will come alive with ghosts, ghouls, and plenty of sweet treats this Halloween, with local traders joining forces to host a Trick or Treat community event for families and children.
Read More
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre still under restrictions
Still Sacred and Golden: A reminder of the true gold
Download the Latest Edition