A cup of tea cannot be downloaded
Six years of my working life were spent in Aotearoa New Zealand campaigning against pokies with the Problem Gambling Foundation. What I learned sitting with people whose lives had been hollowed out by those machines has stayed with me.
Yarra Park master plan nears finish line as residents push back on “commercial creep”
Listening to the priorities shaping East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville
Business
Cinema Nova: the heart of Carlton’s film culture
Watching films on a big screen “collides with people’s souls in a way we don’t fully understand,” Cinema Nova CEO Christian Connelly says.
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Feed me. Fill me. Fico me.
It reads like a line you shouldn’t say out loud. That’s exactly why you remember it.
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Fun and friendly late-night retreat
Like an old boat bobbing on the waves, late-night venue the Carlton Yacht Club is a relaxed place of escape at a remove from its more hard-surfaced surroundings. The atmospheric venue has been serving up the drinks for 24 years.
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton opens with local-inspired dining at Fico
The newly opened Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton has brought fresh life to a prominent corner of Lincoln Square, a site that had sat dormant for several years. In this case, the wait appears to have paid off.
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From pasta to pancakes – Al Dente takes on breakfast
The owners of Al Dente Enoteca aren’t afraid of change.
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton opens with local-inspired dining at Fico
Columns
Heritage lottery
Three weeks ago, on Saturday, May 9, there was a wonderful celebration of the 125th anniversary of the opening of Australia's Federal Parliament.
Parking and heritage remain front of mind in Parkville
The balance at the heart of Yarra Park is about to be broken
The Dewdrop Fountain, Fitzroy Gardens
Local News
Carlton support worker recognised for bringing joy to local family
A Carlton support worker has been recognised for her compassionate and deeply personal approach to care after being named Victoria’s winner in the 2026 Mable Support Worker Awards.
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Discoteca Italiana brings Italian buzz to Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum will be transformed into a one-night-only Italian nightlife experience on Saturday, June 6, as Discoteca Italiana brings music, food, dancing and after-hours exhibition access to Carlton.
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Angelo Gargasoulas sentenced on drug crimes
The brother of Bourke St killer James Gargasoulas has been sentenced for drug trafficking and drug possession crimes that took place at his Carlton address in 2024.
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Expansion of council’s Community Safety Officer program contested
The City of Melbourne’s allocation of millions of dollars to put council-employed community safety officers on the streets has been met with significant opposition.
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Local sexual health services struggle with demand
Changes to the operation of two of Melbourne’s major inner-city sexual health services at a time when sexually transmitted infection (STI) numbers are soaring have reportedly left some user groups and experts concerned.
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Carlton support worker recognised for bringing joy to local family
Expansion of council’s Community Safety Officer program contested
Getting happy on exercise
Cyclists protest Yarra’s Elizabeth St bike lane downgrade in Richmond
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