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From West Bali to West Melbourne
It was in Bali in the 1970s, after a chance stopover on her way to India, that Dr Mary Ida Bagus met her husband, Agus.
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West Melbourne living meets natural soap making
West Melbourne resident and business owner Emma Cook has made the absolute most out of her home office since moving to the area five years ago.
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Local creative couple share the limelight once again
North Melbourne couple Amir Rahimzadeh and Sharon Heywood were brought together by their love of theatre, and now they are once again set to hit the stage side-by-side.
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Tips from a garden bomber
Not everyone appreciates the spirit that has gone into the flower pot bombing of Little Provost St in North Melbourne.
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The local North Melbourne record store “doing it their way”
Record Store Day (RSD) took place on April 22, but according to North Melbourne’s Heartland Records owner, Paul Cook, it just isn’t what it used to be.
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The North Melbourne artist confronting ageism
Local North Melbourne artist and So50 founder Magno Barros is using his skills in photography and artificial intelligence to challenge traditional views around ageing.
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The North Melbourne local inspiring the area through design
Growing up in a small town, country girl Tennille Joy Burnup has been taking on city life for the past eight years in North Melbourne where she is also sharing her passion for interior design.
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Writer and intrepid traveller launches new book exploring the Amazon rainforest
Travelling has always given Anthony Ham a sense of purpose.
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Providing musical opportunities one note at a time
For Brennan Smith, music has always been a passion since he left high school and he is now using it to help others realise their own potential.
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Local stalwart and workers’ rights devotee honoured with Queen’s Birthday award
A North Melbourne resident who has worked tirelessly representing the rights of blue and white-collar unions has been awarded a Queen’s Birthday honour.
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Thank you to our community healthcare heroes and everyone getting vaccinated
Oldest home in West Melbourne captures the heart of US-based artist
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