The CRA newsletter contains in depth news and information about the activities
of the Carlton Residents Association.
NewsFlash: autumn 2011 edition
'Carlton's Uniqueness'
Trevor Huggard addresses the CRA General Meeting, 18th April.
page 1
Heritage
From the 1920s to 1940s, one of the most important meeting places for indigenous people was the Moreton Bay Fig Tree in Carlton Gardens.
page 2
Reference Group Reports
CoRBA-Melbourne
- Electoral reform:
- Commercial exploitation of Public Land
- Lack of Community consultation
- Lack of Heritage support page 3
CRA Carlton Gardens
Council is being urged to rethink its 12 year relationship with IMG
page 4
Public Housing Estates
Continuing concerns about the Carlton Public Housing Redevelopments expressed to Government. page 4
Opportunities for Carlton (OFC)
Keep abreast of what is happening in and around Carlton, visit the website page 5
Royal Exhibition Building
Increasing support for the restoration of the viewing area at the base of the Royal Exhibition Building dome page 5
Traffic and Transport
- Dangerous road intersections
- New parking meter technology page 6
Melbourne General Cemetery Friends
restoration not exploitation is needed page 6
pccc report
Key points from the April meeting page 6
Planning Reference Group
Access up-to-date information on the status of a Planning Permit or current application page 6
Emerging issues
Rail line to Doncaster
Such a rail facility could significantly curtail commuter traffic growth in Carlton. But will it ever happen?
The Division of Carlton -
A newly formed group is considering the possible re-unification of Carlton
page 7.
CRA publications at ‘PANDORA’
page 7
Community News
- Mahboba’s Promise – film
- La Dolce Italia Festival
- Tennis page 8