Politics

Call to move Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show from World Heritage site

February 28th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has called for the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) to be relocated to the CBD, citing concerns about the environmental impact to the World Heritage site.

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Resident unhappy with bluestone paving project in historic laneway

January 31st, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A Carlton resident has expressed his dissatisfaction after a project to reset loose bluestone pavers in his street “looks exactly the same as before”, while causing a gate not to be opened.

New bike lanes set to be rolled out in Grattan St

January 31st, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne will soon begin works to install new protected bike lanes on Grattan St, Carlton, as part of its transport plan to expand the area’s cycling network.

Who’s in, who’s out? City of Melbourne elections on the horizon

November 29th, 2023 - Sean Car

It sounds a bit cliché to proclaim, “the next term of council could be the most important ever for the City of Melbourne”. After all, every new term of local government is as important as the last.

“It’s like Russian roulette”: Lygon St traders reiterate calls for footpath revamp

November 29th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Carlton traders have once again voiced their concerns over the state of footpaths along Lygon St, calling for urgent upgrades to improve pedestrian safety and the streetscape.

Council launches community engagement for renewal of Royal Park

November 1st, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

The City of Melbourne is inviting the community to have its say on the Royal Park Master Plan as it enters the first stage of engagement, with the two-year process beginning in November.

New vision for University Square unveiled with community input invited

November 1st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

New concept plans have been released for Carlton’s University Square after the park’s current redevelopment is held off due to the construction of the future Parkville Metro station.

$4m revamp set for Fitzroy Gardens pavilion

August 30th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The Fitzroy Gardens pavilion is set to undergo a $4 million revamp as its new hospitality operators, including world-class chef Hugh Allen, prepare to move in.