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The face behind one of the world’s last anonymous food critics

The face behind one of the world’s last anonymous food critics

June 3rd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

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

January 29th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

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

November 27th, 2024 - Sabrina Caires

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

October 30th, 2024 - Léa Carré

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

October 2nd, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

June 26th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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

May 28th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

March 27th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

February 28th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

November 29th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

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

As much flak as Captain Cook

March 1st, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge
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Keeping up their short game

July 29th, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge
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