Arts & Culture
Art meets Activism
In an effort to support and fundraise for refugees, grassroots activist group Refugee Action Collective Victoria (RAC-Vic) successfully held an art auction on Saturday, November 12 at The Stables in North Melbourne.
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New artist to reimagine Arden Station’s history through public art commission
Following a call out to local artists to paint a mural on two Laurens St electrical boxes opposite the future Arden Station, Michael Zampogna was selected as the chosen artist on October 26.
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Local galleries make their mark
They might be down a back alley or beckon from a shop window. They might be outward looking or introspective.
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Forget about the bad old days
The desk is being confined to history and replaced by new designer items such as the “Waffle” and the “Axel”.
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A literary bunch
Last month North West City News reported on the move by the Institute of Postcolonial Studies to get locals reading outside their culture.
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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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The healing power of LEGO
Mini figures are in big demand with some so rare they’re selling for more than $350 in a new shop dedicated to the childhood fantasies of LEGO.
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“I’m really an expressionist”
It’s difficult to grab hold of the narrative and people’s attention, even for a short time in the busy city.
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Open up your reading habits
The term “unpacking” is used quite frequently in post-colonial thought to tease out issues relating to the domination of English as a language in our culture.
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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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Iconic Kensington mansion up for sale
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