Arts & Culture
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio: a hidden North Melbourne gem
Not many people know that Australia was centre stage in the development of electronic music and it continues to be at the forefront of innovation. There’s a lot to be proud of.
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West Melbourne loses a gallery
A small independent gallery in Chetwynd St is being forced to close after three years, reducing the number of galleries in West Melbourne to two.
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New public art transports locals through Arden Station’s history
After a number of weather-related delays late last year, local artist Michael Zampogna is very “happy” to finally present his completed public art project on Laurens St.
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From ramshackle ruins to this
Behind the factory walls on Abbotsford St is a gallery that has gone quietly about its art business for 15 years.
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New poetry book explores a “soulful and satirical” view of Gardiner Reserve
From hats, coats, and shoes “left behind” at Gardiner Reserve, a new poetry book looks at how “we can find meaning, and even humour” in the “things we once held dear”.
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Celebrating the short list
A North Melbourne writer has been short-listed for the annual Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and joins an illustrious crew of those nominated for prizes.
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Local novel trades in forgiveness
If you are used to reading tightly plotted crime fiction in which every word counts, Philip Salom’s latest character-driven novel will have you perplexed.
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Experience a suburban-like Christmas with Blender Studios
City residents and visitors are invited to experience a suburban-like Christmas in an urban setting with Blender Studios, after it was selected to be part of the 2022 Christmas Collective program.
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Escape into nature with North Melbourne’s latest mural
Christmas joy is spreading to a prominent corner of North Melbourne thanks to a new vibrant nature-focused mural.
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A vignette of gallery life
It took three days for the curators to hang their end-of-year exhibition in Victoria St this year and they spoke to North West City News about their process.
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Seven charged over aggravated burglaries; one in Kensington
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