Latest articles by Kaylah Joelle Baker
Forgotten South African heroines made rightfully visible
Arts House’s latest exhibition is reshaping the way often-forgotten African women were portrayed by non-African people and men, with South African women at the forefront of telling the historical stories.
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Farm to mug: healthy tea revolutionised
Since purchasing a Bunyip farm in 1999, husband and wife Deva and Lily Wijeyewardene have been making the most of the farm that was previously used to grow herbal teas.
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What does the world need right now?
Three years ago, Rawcus artistic director Kate Sulan asked the 14 members of the Rawcus Ensemble to explore, and re-explore, the question: “what does the world need right now?”
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One Kensington local doing his part for the community and planet
A new sustainability forward idea has been initiated at the McCracken St Food Share Pantry in the form of blue towels, with Kensington local Joseph Tubon at the forefront of the addition.
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More space equals more care! Revamped Lady Huntingfield Early Learning Centre unveiled
Having served the local community for more than 80 years, Lady Huntingfield Early Learning Centre has been revamped to provide additional support to the growing North Melbourne community.
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River Studios: Is it enough for West Melbourne artists?
West Melbourne’s River Studios is a flourishing working art space for local artists, but artist-run group MREAM believes the demand is still greater than the supply.
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Deconstructing the idea of an iconic male “hero”
At the young age of 10, director Daniel Schlusser remembers reading The Labours of Hercules (Heracles in Greek) as a lovely book of Greek myths.
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Haileybury’s student koala project becomes a beacon of hope
Following the devastating Black Summer bushfires in 2019 and 2020, the Haileybury school community felt motivated to support the conservation of impacted koalas.
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Affordable housing in discussion for North Melbourne
A council-owned car park in North Melbourne is currently under discussion by the City of Melbourne as the latest site to be converted into affordable housing.
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A community pantry with a paw-sitive spin
After noticing an increase in locals asking for cat and dog food, the McCracken St Food Share Pantry has partnered with Pets Of The Homeless Australia (POTH) and extended their pantry goods to now include pet food.
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West End Art Space’s artists explore the forgotten past
West End Art Space is gearing up to host artist Carol Batchelor’s latest exhibition Merge from April 13 to 28, with the show’s guest speaker artist and RMIT lecturer Dr Robin Kingston opening the exhibition with her personal insights into the abstract paintings.
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The Rabble’s YES boldly questions “the truth”
In a time of uncertainty, where a simple “yes” can have catastrophic repercussions, notable feminist theatre makers have come together to dismantle the truth.
Read MoreSt Michael’s building its way to “first choice” for North Melbourne families
Since September 2021, St Michael’s Primary School has been undertaking a major build to help create an exciting new learning space for families in North Melbourne.
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A community that plants together, grows together
Growing healthy and sustainable organic food is not the only mission of the Kensington Stockyard Food Garden, but rather it's the Garden's way of encouraging the community of Kensington to grow in unity together.
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The Moodle pup proving good things come in small packages
Feeling like something was missing from her life, Helen Yiannopoulos never imagined how much her 18-month-old Moodle puppy Ella would help her in getting involved in the community.
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Arts House and Footscray Community Arts breaking down barriers through dance
Shows and events at North Melbourne’s Arts House are well and truly underway in 2022 with a collection of colour, music and movement being at the forefront of its enthusiastic comeback.
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North Melbourne and Kensington youth win in grant funding
Young people in the North Melbourne and Kensington communities have emerged as beneficiaries of the City of Melbourne’s 2022 Connected Communities grant program after three local organisations were awarded funding.
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JJ’s Community Support calling out to locals to back its community pantry
JJ’s Community Support has launched its latest Community Pantry in North Melbourne outside hostel Melbourne Metro YHA.
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A festival with a “bounce back” mission
Before the streets of Melbourne’s CBD were filled with mass anti-lockdown and anti-vax protests, they were lined with climate change protesters.
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Royal Park Golf Club driving its way to 120 years
For golf-enthusiasts in Parkville, the Royal Park Golf Course is a place to come together and bond over a shared love of the sport.
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