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Young writer found vocation in family history project
Carlton writer and Triple R presenter Jonathan Butler, who has published a true crime family history, is appearing in two events at the Melbourne Writers Festival next month.
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East Melbourne provides the perfect setting for Penny Tangey’s debut adult book
Penny Tangey’s humorous cosy crime novel is ready to hit the shelves on February 24.
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A window into Sue’s amazing collection of rare books
East Melbourne resident Sue Louis says she loves the smell of ink in the morning. To her, it “smells like history.”
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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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Reach for the sky
Victorian schoolkids encouraged to get back on the netball courts
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