As a Carlton resident residing adjacent to Carlton Gardens, it was disappointing to read Sean Car’s article informing us that the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show has been granted a licence extension until 2029 without any community consultation.
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Carlton Gardens Primary School students have once again proudly represented their school at the 2026 Victorian Junior Chess Championships, building on last year’s success with a series of strong performances.
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At the invitation of the City of Melbourne the Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) made several submissions for the 2026 Council Budget. Around 500 submissions, including those from the CRA, were made.
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The Johnston Collection house museum in East Melbourne is thrilled to welcome Dr Matthew Martin as guest curator of their latest exhibition tour Taste & Temptation.
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It reads like a line you shouldn’t say out loud. That’s exactly why you remember it.
Read MoreThe latest episode of Future Melbourne turns to one of Melbourne’s most recognisable main streets, with Carlton Inc. president Sergio Alderuccio joining the podcast to unpack the changing identity of Lygon St and ask what comes next for the city’s so-called Little Italy.
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Carlton Inc. is bringing back its popular Easter Egg Hunt to Lygon Ston Thursday, April 2, following last year’s major success which drew strong participation from local families.
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In Faraday St, Carlton there is an example of an old 19th century building that has twice been successfully reconfigured and repurposed. Built 150 years ago as a state primary school, it is still in use today as a modern, well-used community centre and library.
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Carlton Gardens Primary School (CGPS) has claimed top honours in the Primary Schools division of School Sport Victoria’s Tenpin Bowling State Championships, held in December 2025 at Wyncity Keon Park.
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The annual Christmas community picnic, organised by the East Melbourne Group and East Melbourne Neighbour Network as a joint community initiative, will be hosted by the new Anglican Archbishop, Dr Ric Thorpe and his wive Louise Arden-White at Bishopscourt on Sunday, December 14 from 12pm to 3pm.
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The Johnston Collection, “East Melbourne’s best kept secret”, welcomes visitors to their new exhibition.
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The City of Melbourne is considering introducing parking restrictions aimed at curbing illegal parking by MCG visitors in East Melbourne.
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