JUNE edition...

FOLLOWING a series of anti-social behaviour and violence incidents, police are stepping up their patrols around Melbourne. 

There were three serious violence incidents recorded in April and May, including an alleged assault of a man and woman on Derby Road. The woman was taken to hospital with facial injuries. Police are still making inquiries into this as well as the 16 acts of anti-social behaviour.

You can read the full details of this spike in crime in the latest edition of the Village Voice, which is where you will also be able to read about Calke Abbey’s latest TV appearance. The BBC series of the Hidden Treasures of the National Trust will highlight the remarkable jewellery collection linked to seven generations of the Harpur Crewe family at Calke.
Among the items featured are several diamond pieces dating from around 1750. Well worth a look.

Also with an eye on the past, Melbourne Historical Research Group is holding its annual exhibition at the Assembly Rooms. Helen Devaney provides our readers with a tantalising glimpse of what to expect at the exhibition together with a few fascinating photos of a bygone era.

Melbourne Civic Society names the prize winners of this year’s Civic Awards in recognition of outstanding examples of new buildings and renovations of old ones.

And we mark National Volunteers Week with a look at some of the local organisations deserving of praise for their excellent work.

Cadent Gas are updating people on the work needed in Melbourne after roadworks caused confusion and disruption last month. Cadent say they will be carrying out further works to upgrade their network in the future and will keep the community informed.

Together with the usual sports coverage and all your favourite features the June edition is another must-not-miss.