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Life on eight legs
Clearing out the back garden I came across this hairy orange monster with the most delightful yellow eyebrows. Assuming I’d discovered a new species I checked the reference books only to find I’d been beaten to it many times.
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Barny the barnacle loves a cuddle
Vanessa has had her beloved dog Barny for more than a year now, and he’s adjusted to city life quite well.
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Joey joy: Melbourne Zoo welcomes new kangaroo
It may not yet be old enough to hop, skip or jump, but an adorable new resident at Melbourne Zoo is quickly winning over the hearts of anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
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In a constant tizz
Young writers often come up through the university system, studying creative writing, doing a Masters of Fine Arts, attracting a stipend while they do a PhD. Paul Dalla Rosa is an example of this style of writer with connections to RMIT and an MFA from New York State.
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What is Rotary, you ask?
Flemington Kensington Rotary has been working for the local community for more than 30 years.
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Yes, the eyes have it
Checking out the gardens of North Melbourne at night can be fun, but of course a little patience is required.
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Satellite relaunches Youth Pathways – an exciting workshop series for young people
Satellite Foundation’s Youth Pathways program has had a bit of a makeover. Jump onboard our exciting new autumn-winter workshop series to have fun, learn new skills, meet new friends, and invest in your future.
Read MoreLet’s talk about mental health
Mental health, anxiety and depression are being spoken about a lot more recently, especially with the impacts from COVID isolation on young people.
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Zoo puts the spotlight on wildlife photography
For most people, reaching for their mobile phone to take a photo when they see an animal has become instinctive. But a new study is suggesting that the way we photograph wildlife could have a serious impact on how people perceive that species.
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North Melbourne Rotary Club is now in full swing
Last month the North Melbourne Rotary Club got back in full swing by doing the big Moomba barbecue for the City of Melbourne. We fed more than 1000 people who had come back from the Moomba parade in under two hours.
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Finding the right words to describe North Melbourne
Fix “dysfunctional and unsafe road design”: residents call for action on Abbotsford St
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