Arts & Culture

Artist behind Shane Warne mural left gutted after facing criminal charges

June 29th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

An artist charged with vandalism after painting a mural in Carlton in tribute to the late cricketing legend Shane Warne says he has been left shattered.

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Rug up for winter 2022 at La Mama

June 29th, 2022 - Carol Saffer

La Mama’s winter program kicks off on Sunday, July 3, running through to Sunday, October 2, focusing on solo performers.

On location with Better Man

June 29th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Musical fantasy came to Hotham St in East Melbourne last month when the quiet street was transformed into the hang-out of UK boy band singer, Robbie Williams.

July is documentary film month

June 29th, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) proudly presents its seventh edition, Punks, Rebels, Mavericks and Renegades, at Cinema Nova in Carlton and online.

An emotional beat

June 29th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Gigs at the Curtin Hotel in Carlton feel special with the threat of closure on the horizon.

From Brazil to Mordialloc, and finally, at Melbourne General Cemetery

June 29th, 2022 - Carol Saffer

In 2001 author Caroline Petit toured the house and grounds of Mayfield, a 12-room mansion in Mordialloc, built by François Louis Nompar de Caumont La Force, the Count of Castelnau. He was appointed Consul-General to France in Melbourne in 1864.

Warrior Woman Lane benefits from council budget

June 1st, 2022 - Carol Saffer

As part of the City of Melbourne’s recently announced draft budget 2022-23, $150,000 was allocated to commission a public artwork in Warrior Woman Lane in honour of its namesake. The project also includes a paid curatorial mentorship program for emerging Aboriginal women curators.