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Horn of Africa refugees and migrants
I am privileged to have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with many Horn of Africa residents of public housing in Melbourne.
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Latest plans released for Parkville Station
The latest plans for Parkville Station and surrounds have been revealed, showing increased open space and better disabled access within the historically significant precinct.
Read MoreHarnessing the healing power of the sea
In her art and in her life, Wirangu artist Aunty Beverly Meldrum has always stayed close to the sea.
Read MoreThank you to our community healthcare heroes and everyone getting vaccinated
On my way to Parliament recently, I popped in to say hello and thank you to the amazing nurses and staff from Cohealth and the City of Melbourne who are running a pop-up vaccination clinic at Melbourne Town Hall.
Read MoreConnecting creatively
Face-to-face meetings are not likely before Christmas for the East Melbourne Neighbour Network (EMNN). With this in mind, we have become more creative in the ways we stay in touch.
Read MoreMelbourne’s original trams
Before electric trams were introduced in Melbourne in the early 20th century, the city had an extensive system of cable trams.
Read MoreEast Melbourne at work
East Melbourne in the past was generally regarded as a purely residential suburb with little commercial or industrial activity except for the large and very visible enterprises of the Bedggood shoe factory in Jolimont and the Victoria Brewery in Victoria Parade.
Read MoreThe new age of promo items
Whether it’s a cheap pen, a cap, or a fidget spinner, most of us have received a promotional item at some point in our lives.
Read MoreMy barista is a cavoodle
We can’t say that we didn’t know what we were doing. We might have stopped the tide of irresistibleness that inundated our locked-down lives.
Read MoreCool hero rides an American storm
America is the place of ultimate cool – placing high value on the valueless – and of ultimate shame – placing no value on the invaluable.
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An art school in Trades Hall
City school for girls receives exclusive Masterclass with cast member of Chicago

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