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The Melbourne Benevolent Asylum
Mary Kehoe’s history of the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum, published in 1998, is a comprehensive account of the history of the building and tells the story of some of its residents.
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Have we forgotten our role in cooperating with life?
As Vandana Shiva says in her book, The Gift of Food, “If we take care of all the beautiful beings in our ecosystems, in our soils, we will be nourished in return.”
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Local fires are burning
Following the failed 2023 Referendum there is a sense that, while the dust of bitter discussion has settled, the fire for ever deeper “reconciliation” with our Indigenous peoples is burning even brighter.
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Meet our Volunteers of The Year!
“Just do it online.” Easier said than done! With core services increasingly moving to remote delivery, many community members are digitally excluded from participation in daily life.
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Community dinner, funding success and e-scooters
Trees with colourful autumn leaves aren’t too common in Parkville Gardens, but every year those we have brighten up the neighbourhood with vivid displays of yellow and red foliage. They cheer us on our way towards the chilly months of winter.
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Brandi’s love affair with Royal Park
Brandi the Collie is four years old and walks with her owner in Royal Park every day.
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The community group bringing light to Kensington Station garden
Kerrie Gilbert has lived in Kensington for 39 years. She loves its proximity to Melbourne’s shops, cafes, and facilities – and easy access to the city via train.
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Lest we forget
It is timely to consider the North Melbourne War Memorial, situated on the corner of Hawke and King streets, as we prepare to celebrate ANZAC Day.
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Look down: what lies beneath our feet can help restore our climate health
History and research teach how nations have risen and fallen by the fertility of their soil as the human population has increased and, therefore, agriculture demands more of soil.
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Our shared stories: celebrating together
Cultural Diversity Week was celebrated a little late at our house this year, but it was worth the wait!
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Meat Market transforms into a diverse hub of First Nations art
Veteran carriage operator calls on authorities to quit horsing around on proposed CBD ban
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