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The face behind one of the world’s last anonymous food critics
After more than two decades of fiercely guarding her anonymity, Besha Rodell – The Age and Good Weekend’s chief restaurant critic – has stepped into the spotlight with the release of her debut book, Hunger Like a Thirst.
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“It costs nothing to be kind”: Carlton local making a difference, one vacuum at a time
Tori is the epitome of a great neighbour, utilising her niche interest and skills in vacuum maintenance to help the community she’s called home for 17 years.
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Retroactive Documents: local artist and designer’s latest exhibition
Carlton resident and multi-disciplinary artist Steve Hennessy’s recent exhibition brings together decades of collected materials to illuminate the “instability and poly-temporal nature of art”.
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Inaugural Opera Australia Impact Award for Linda Thompson
East Melbourne resident and Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCO) founder and CEO Linda Thompson has been honoured with the inaugural Opera Australia Impact Award at the prestigious Australian Women in Music Awards.
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Local author launches debut novel
Carlton-based author Matthew Hooper is excited to unveil his debut novel, A Cold Season, a project that has been years in the making.
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Vinnies soup van volunteer earns prestigious honour
For the past 50 years, Greg Munt has been a dedicated volunteer, spending countless hours each week preparing and serving meals for the St Vincent de Paul soup van.
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Anthony Capon: 16 years with Et Al
East Melbourne resident and creative director behind fashion brand Et Al, Anthony Capon reflects on his remarkable journey with the store that spans 16 years; from chance encounters to the opening of a new store location.
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Hullaballoo of Harmony: Carlton embraces diversity on Harmony Day
Harmony Day made a triumphant return to Carlton Primary School on March 23, uniting the community in a multicultural celebration.
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Carlton residents pave the way for menstrual health empowerment
Kate Everitt and Julie Moulder are the proud co-founders of The Fix; a period supplement company that is revolutionising the treatment of menstruation symptoms.
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Carlton’s infamous median strip trio
With an IPA in one hand and a pack of cards in the other, it’s easy to see why the Carlton median strip is Besha and Ryan’s “favourite bar in Melbourne”.
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As much flak as Captain Cook
Keeping up their short game
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