Arts & Culture
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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New artist chosen for Arden station wants to bring communities together
The artist chosen to create an installation piece for the new Arden underground railway station says his work will capture the essence of different communities “coming together”.
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The cloth we share
For many, the ultimate form of entertainment is a dinner party that brings together a group of art world personalities and bon vivants.
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Heritage mapping disputes head to panel as council moves to fix planning errors
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