Sophie Berrill

Latest articles by Sophie Berrill

Cult-favourite tofu shop moves to West Melbourne

July 13th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

When Tofu Shoten first opened as a tiny pop-up counter in a Brunswick café last year, word quickly spread that some of the freshest tofu in Victoria was being handmade on site.

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Old and underused council properties could be up for sale

June 15th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

Two worn and “underutilised” City of Melbourne-owned properties in Kensington and North Melbourne are expected to go on the open market, following a community engagement process.

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Arts House launches program for deaf and disabled creatives

May 18th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

For the next five years, the new Warehouse Residency at Arts House in North Melbourne will support deaf, disabled, neurodiverse and chronically ill artists to reach their artistic potential.

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Labor pledges $2.84 million to Moonee Ponds Creek restoration

May 18th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

Federal Labor has promised to spend more on efforts to transform the Moonee Ponds Creek into a “natural Melbourne icon” if Anthony Albanese is elected on May 21.

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A pug with personality

April 13th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

Louis the pug has brought pure joy to Tess Sokolowski’s life since she got him six years ago.

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FAMILI’S We Take Back Our Mother Tongues connects internal and external landscapes

April 13th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

A collective of musicians, composers, DJs, dancers, choreographers, installation artists, poets, actors and martial artists are bringing an immersive production to Arts House this May.

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Beauty salon a lesson in business rejuvenation

April 13th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

Erin Laird was first drawn to the old Take Off Skin and Body salon because it was a failing venture.

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Jeffcott St development changes tack

April 13th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

A new 23-storey residential tower proposed for West Melbourne’s Flagstaff Precinct will now stage its development in an effort to keep residential apartments separate from a potential residential hotel on the adjoining blocks.

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