Carlton is not new to news!
4 Aug 2026 - Martin BrennanIt is Sunday night and the tabletop has been put on the billiard table. The cutting boards and scalpels are out, and the lay-out sheets are in place.
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The future of Lygon St is no laughing matter!
1 Apr 2026 - Martin BrennanThe Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) has had a long-standing interest and involvement in Lygon St as the activity spine of the Carlton community.
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“Agenda for Carlton” … alive and kicking!
4 Mar 2026 - Martin BrennanThe “Agenda for Carlton” was developed by the Carlton Residents’ Association (CRA) committee in June 2024 following a survey of members.
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Wards in the City of Melbourne: and then there were none!
4 Feb 2026 - Martin BrennanLocal governments are “local” and the division of a municipality into wards has been the bedrock of localism and local governance both across Australia and here in the City of Melbourne. Well, at least until …
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Red wine and politics
2 Dec 2025 - Martin BrennanAs I enjoyed a midday glass of red at the launch of Allan Watson, celebrating the life and times of a former Lord Mayor of Melbourne and owner of the iconic Jimmy Watson’s in Lygon St, Carlton, I was reminded of times past as an elected Melbourne City councillor and the future of democracy in this city.
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