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Keeping positive

September 2nd, 2021 - Susan Henderson

The need to stay flexible and responsive is the most basic requirement for any community group during the constantly changing restrictions we have all faced during COVID-19.

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Glorious Melbourne University Graduate House is 110 years old

September 2nd, 2021 - Keith Ryall

At the corner of Grattan and Leicester streets is situated one of the oldest group of terrace houses in the Carlton/Parkville area.

Creative Program explores Melbourne stories as part of the Writers Festival

September 2nd, 2021 - Inner City News

Being creative is all about thinking outside the square, and that’s exactly what the Metro Tunnel Creative Program has done to deliver some beautiful illustrations and stories as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival.

Dr Samuel Peacock of Eastbourne House

September 2nd, 2021 - Inner City News

Eastbourne House stands on the corner of Wellington Parade and Simpson St in East Melbourne. It is a two-storey building of 16 rooms, with a large balcony overhanging Simpson St, and is classified by the National Trust.

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Changing direction: Koorie artist turns road signs into jewellery

September 2nd, 2021 - Katie Johnson

As part of the Koorie Heritage Trust’s Blak Design initiative, 11 First Nations artists will present their handmade jewellery at a contemporary exhibition celebrating indigenous design.

COVID outbreaks

September 2nd, 2021 - Cory Memery

The government’s response has not been police-led as with last year’s lockdowns – a welcome change! They are meeting with communities in online sessions and there is organised support with food and other resident needs.

Question: What hobbies have been getting you through lockdown?

September 2nd, 2021 - Inner City News

"I’ve been painting. It’s been mediative and helps me to unwind. I usually do portraits of friends, it’s been my personal joy."

Supporting our local schools in Carlton

September 2nd, 2021 - Ellen Sandell

While parents around the city have been tearing our hair out, working out how on earth to home-school children while also working and maintaining our own mental health in the middle of a pandemic, thousands of us are realising again just how valuable our local teachers and schools are.