Latest articles by Rhonda Dredge
The lost empire of Putin
A new, informative book delves into the mindset of Russian president Vladimir Putin and puts the conflict in Ukraine into an historical perspective.
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ABC journalist launches new novel
A deep respect for news is at the heart of a new novel, launched in Melbourne on 25 July at Readings book store in Carlton.
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A first for Victorian Artists Society
It’s difficult getting a city gig if you’re an artist living in regional Victoria, according to a collective of First Nations artists from Bendigo.
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Lygon St retailers tough it out
Retailers along Lygon St’s prime fashion strip have come out in favour of the City of Melbourne’s push to install CCTV cameras, speaking of daring shoplifting raids.
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Still lessons to be learned from the past
An exhibition of small 9 by 5 paintings has opened at the Victorian Artists Society (VAS) in East Melbourne that celebrates the landscape in miniature.
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“I don’t know why I exist”
Two young writers got together during lockdown and let their personalities drive the narrative as they workshopped ideas for a play over Zoom.
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A fugue at sunrise
A small gallery in Station St, Carlton, has a low-key approach to the showing of art with a friendly crowd gathering monthly on a Saturday afternoon.
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The tragedy of Hong Kong
It’s hard being a Hong Konger and watching your country change while you’re in exile.
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Do you really want that job?
A guy is glaring at you across a table, asking a lot of impertinent questions.
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Getting involved in decision-making
As the inner city returns to normal after the lockdown, residents are still letting off steam and feeling under pressure.
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One little thing can go wrong
The rough and tumble of homelessness is at the heart of a new play to be staged at La Mama in March.
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Collage is the thing
One evening just before dusk an owl flew straight at Erica Wagner while she was sitting on a veranda.
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Proud to be in newspapers
A book has gone on sale in the George Street café about the history of the newspaper men of early Melbourne.
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Friendly debate at polling booth
The big issue at the polling booth on Grey St, East Melbourne was who could afford to live and vote in the area.
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East Melbourne through and through
East Melbourne is one of the city’s most artistic suburbs and it’s not surprising that even those who have moved out return at some point in their careers.
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A comforting tale set in Japan
The Readings Prize was announced on October 26 and already there’s a stand in the Carlton store devoted to the winner Cold Enough For Snow by Jessica Au.
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Tapping into an inner strength
Painting under pressure means there is little time for self-criticism or complications.
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Now’s the time to speak up
A cover over the barbecue area at Powlett Reserve is high on the wish list generated so far by the City of Melbourne’s consultation with East Melbourne residents.
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The unsettling undercurrents of Ann Cleeves
When Ann Cleeves was posted to a distant spot in the Shetland Islands with her husband, there was nothing to do while he was working.
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Kills off the talent too early
There’s a lot of discussion in Chris Womersley’s new novel The Diplomat about what makes a work of art.
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