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La Mama offers the freedom to explore or fail
Betty Burstall founded La Mama Theatre after visiting New York, where she discovered the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, founded by Ellen Stewart, an American theatre director.
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QVM’s very own certified cicerone
After experiencing the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom and finding a passion for introducing people to new experiences and styles of beers, Darren Ivey has found his place at Brick Lane Shed.
Read MoreShe gets things done
Marie Iafeta has a big smile and a humble disposition.
Read MoreOctober community morning tea
October morning tea was a well-attended gathering of 40 people who enjoyed an interesting talk by Terry Henderson on the state of the horse racing industry.
Read MoreDied due to war service
With Remembrance Day coming up it seems a fitting time to acknowledge one of East Melbourne’s many residents who enlisted to serve their King and Country in the Great War. Shown here is Henri Joseph Lamande, in one of the more diverting photos in our society’s collection.
Read MoreClimate crisis continues
Last month, as I stood watching the flood waters rise in Kensington and locals worry about their homes and safety, it was crystal clear that the climate crisis is happening right here, right now in Melbourne.
Read MoreOrigins of the Carlton Football Club
Carlton’s famous football club, the “Blues”, has been in existence for more than 150 years.
Read MoreFor the state government, housing is about revenue – not a human right
The Victorian State Election will be held on Saturday, November 26 this year and we will be hearing a lot about housing between now and then.
Read MorePat Cronin Foundation
Pat Cronin Foundation partnerships manager Steve Layt spoke at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Carlton.
Read MoreRail installation to start soon at Parkville Station
The Metro Tunnel Project is about to take another step towards completion, as crews prepare to start laying the first rail in the tunnels in the coming weeks.
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What’s happening at the ‘G?
Lygon St rises as a fashion destination

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