Spring 2008

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GENERAL MEETING REPORT

The August General Meeting and Dinner at DiMattina’s, with the guest speaker Dr Paul Mees (RMIT Planning Dept), speaking about the ‘Proposed East-West Tunnel’.
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CoRBA

Update on CoRBA’s actions to ensure that voters have access to accurate information for the upcoming CoM elections.
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CULTURAL PRECINCT DEVELOPMENT FUND

Details of what projects have been granted funding.
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CARLTON POLICE STATION COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM

Information about the upcoming meeting hosted by Carlton Police.
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UPDATE ON KSC

Negotiations continue on the CRA’s goal to acquire the Kathleen Syme Centre for community purposes in Carlton.
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LA MAMA THEATRE

Details of the fund raising to save the La Mama theatre.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR CARLTON NETWORK

Report on the first public consultation by the CoM for projects to enhance the community.
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VALE GEORGE TIBBITS

Long time Carlton resident and activist, George Tibbits, died on 6 July 2008.
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CLAN

A description of the purpose of the Carlton Local Agencies Network (CLAN)
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STUDENT HOUSING ACTION COOPERATIVE

Details of University of Melbourne students currently squatting in unoccupied housing in Faraday Street.
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LORD MAYORAL ELECTIONS

CRA’s position on the upcoming CoM elections.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT

At the beginning of each month, the CRA’s planning sub-committee meets to consider the previous month’s planning applications for the 3053 postcode area.
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CRA CHRISTMAS PARTY

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