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Arts House to launch first iteration of curatorial project

March 15th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Arts House is in the process of preparing for the opening of its new Equity-Building Curatorial project, and first to overtake the space will be visiting Dalit artist-curator Vishal Kumaraswamy.

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The North Melbourne artist confronting ageism

March 15th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Local North Melbourne artist and So50 founder Magno Barros is using his skills in photography and artificial intelligence to challenge traditional views around ageing.

The monster eating Melbourne

March 15th, 2023 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

Local councils are fighting back against the short-stay behemoth that’s causing chaos across the city.

Kangaroos chill out in new bush habitat

March 15th, 2023 - Melbourne Zoo

As any Melburnian can attest, there is much delight in a cool change, and the kangaroos at Melbourne Zoo appear to agree.

New contemporary art exhibition reveals the making of the Metro Tunnel

March 15th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

As the opening of the Metro Tunnel draws closer, an upcoming contemporary art exhibition will offer a unique glimpse into the incredible feat of engineering taking place deep under Melbourne.

Autumn arrives in Parkville Gardens

March 15th, 2023 - Tom Knowles

The lawns and parks of Parkville Gardens stayed green throughout the summer of 2022-23. Maybe this pleasant sight made summer seem cooler and wetter than usual, but Bureau of Meteorology statistics show that Melbourne temperatures and rainfall were close to average for the season.

In memory of Angus Collins, we need to protect cyclists and prevent further tragedy

March 15th, 2023 - Sean Car

The tragic death of Angus Collins, who was killed in February by a truck while he was riding his bike in West Melbourne, has shaken our community. To family and friends of Angus, I’d like to extend my deepest condolences.

The Victorian Government supports private market rate rents

March 15th, 2023 - Cory Memery

The Big Housing Build absorbed the original Public Housing Renewal Program (PHRP), which included up to 11 public housing estates.

R U OK … with change?

March 15th, 2023 - Simon Harvey

Yes, I know, a big question … too general. There’s so much that is changing, some change we welcome, but other change we resist … even fear. The speed of change (ref. Future Shock by Alvin Toffler 1970) is often the biggest challenge! Resisting, monitoring, or advocating for change is core Kensington Association business.