2018 June

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CRA Forum

Meet the candidates for Lord Mayor
Fourteen candidates nominated for the role of Lord Mayor.
Eleven candidates were present at the Forum organised by CRA and hosted by CAN

Lord Mayor announced – Sally Capp
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Working groups

Traffic, Transport, Parking and Noise Abatement

Update to the information in the March issue of Newsflash regarding rubbish collection
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Planning

Planning Applications
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Heritage National Trust Advocacy Toolkit
This is a free online resource created by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to support individuals and communities to advocate for the protection of places of cultural heritage significance.
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Community News

Pick My Project.

Your community. Your decision.
Help build a stronger community
Pick My Project is a community grants initiative, with $30M available to fund local projects. Come up with an idea, vote for your favourites and make your community an even better place to live.
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In case you missed it . . .

La Mama burns
In the early hours of Saturday 19 May, fire destroyed the La Mama building in Faraday Street.
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Carlton Central Learning Project

Carlton primary school
A new central learning project for Carlton
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Royal Historical Society of Victoria

The headquarters at 239 A’Beckett Street Melbourne are housed in the Australian Army Medical Corps Drill hall built between 1938 and 1939. Definitely worth a visit.
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Topical issues

A message from Ellen Sandell:

Government Must Fix Dangerous and Dodgy Buildings
Everyone should feel safe in their home. But a lack of government oversight has left many in the inner city, including Carlton, worried that they’re living in homes with flammable cladding.
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Are you proud of where you live?

If you love Carlton then make sure your membership of Carlton Residents Association is up to date
Update your membership here
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Carlton Neighbour Day 2018

Some 600 people attended the day set up in Faraday Street, outside Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre.
A day to remember the many faces of Carlton
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