Latest articles by Kaylah Joelle Baker
North Melbourne’s personable and homely accountant
When walking into an accountant’s office one may expect a more formal and business-orientated atmosphere, but for North Melbourne’s Kount Consulting creating personal relationships with their clients is priority.
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Unique production explores the moment before childhood is lost
Growing up is inevitable, but within the process of letting go of childhood there can be an unspoken struggle and sadness, and one that director and performer Aaron Orzech has been hoping to reveal for five years.
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The North Melbourne local inspiring the area through design
Growing up in a small town, country girl Tennille Joy Burnup has been taking on city life for the past eight years in North Melbourne where she is also sharing her passion for interior design.
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Storytelling project celebrates 40 years of challenging the legal system
A storytelling project based on Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre (FKCLC) has been shortlisted for the 2022 Victorian Community History Awards.
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Kensington Neighbourhood House celebrated for creating community connections
The Melbourne Awards are a time to celebrate all the inspiring people and groups that have come together for the benefit of the community, and Kensington Neighbourhood House has been recognised as a finalist.
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Arts House presents local and global works for BLEED
Building on the success of the online 2020 program, the Biennial Live Event in the Everyday Digital (BLEED) is back this month with three works being presented at the Arts House.
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Pandemic therapeutics centre announced for Melbourne following historic $250 million donation
The establishment of Parkville’s very own global centre for pandemic therapeutics has been announced following a significant philanthropic donation from international businessman and philanthropist Geoffrey Cumming.
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West Melbourne build-to-rent development reaches “topping out” milestone
Sentinel Fund Manager Australia has celebrated the “topping out” of its first Victorian build-to-rent apartment development The Briscoe ahead of its scheduled March 2023 completion.
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Empowering women through the written word
City of Melbourne libraries have partnered with non-profit organisation Hotham Mission to provide Womempower book club sessions.
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Kensington Compost Hub creating positive environmental change
After seeing a rise in compost material coming back into the hub, the Kensington Town Hall Compost Hub (KTHCH) has resumed Sunday sessions for volunteers to come together.
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The festival putting children’s emotional resilience and wellbeing first
As a response to the lasting impact of the pandemic on children’s mental health and wellbeing, The Big Anxiety Festival’s Children’s Sensorium program is confronting the issue head on.
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How one zine that shares lived experiences is helping homeless people with what they need to know
Not-for-profit health agency Cohealth and the City of Melbourne have joined forces for a unique project that will help support people with current and past experiences of homelessness.
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The “daring new concept” premiering at Arts House
Leading arts organisation Speak Percussion is coming to the Arts House on August 18 for the world premiere of their latest work Scream Star.
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Parkville Gardens local makes finals of Westfield Local Heroes awards
Emily Unity from Parkville Gardens has made it as a finalist in the 2022 Westfield Airport West Local Heroes Awards, and her nominated organisation to support is Headspace.
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North-West Melbourne small businesses celebrated for milestones
Kensington, West Melbourne and North Melbourne small businesses are being celebrated in all categories of the 2022 Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards.
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Looking back on technical school history to better understand its importance
To celebrate 150 years of the Education Act being passed in the state, Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is holding a Tech School photographic exhibition and looking back at the importance of public education.
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New wave of activations to hit North and West Melbourne
Melbourne is set to continue in its rapid reawakening as the weather warms up, with 18 activations soon to be popping up in and around the city.
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Sixty-eight-year-old Kensington salon faces heartbreaking closure
Long-standing Kensington salon Jissara Hair has been forced to make the tough decision to once again close its doors due to the pandemic’s lasting impact.
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Providing musical opportunities one note at a time
For Brennan Smith, music has always been a passion since he left high school and he is now using it to help others realise their own potential.
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Still Sacred and Golden: A reminder of the true gold
An exhibition focused on celebrating plants and cultural practices is being presented at the Koorie Heritage Trust, but while not blatantly obvious from first glance, the work actually explores deeper themes.
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