A cold, wintery night on a Saturday for many Melburnians means warm pyjamas and nesting under a blanket. Though, those who are willing to rug up and brave the elements can venture out into the night and find themselves wandering through a lively festival. The Gertrude Street Projection Festival is one such festival where the …
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After a day of vintage shopping on Smith Street in Collingwood late in 2012, I came across a gorgeous piece of street art. A bright green fish was found swimming up the side of a building, bringing life to its concrete surrounds. Back then, the fish was showing slight signs of decay. I returned to …
My life is as busy as ever and my mind can get overwhelmed by a constant flood of information. There are the work commitments to manage, writing duties to complete, social calendar to juggle; all while coordinating a happy, healthy home for me and my husband. Then there’s the never-ending stream of emails, news and …
Melbourne based artist Nick Selenitsch has arrived in Shepparton and his energising exhibition, simply titled ‘Play’, is bringing out the inner child from those who wander past his installations. It’s a joy to wander any exhibition, but it’s a bonus when the viewer is invited to interact with the artwork adorning the gallery halls. Interacting …
While its country and western sounding name might be a little out of place in the industrial surrounds of Bayswater, Arrow Rest Archery is a great indoor centre if you’ve ever thought about taking a lesson in archery. For one and a half hours, Arrow Rest Archery provides its customers with an introductory lesson into …
I decided to become vegetarian about a year or two ago along with my husband. More recently, I decided to give up animal-derived products too. Despite the misperceptions, it’s been easy for us adjusting to our new lifestyle and I’ve enjoyed the culinary journey I’ve taken since becoming vegetarian. I’m the sole cook in my …
I’ve been working on some freelance writing for Chapel Street Precinct, an online community dedicated to those who reside and run their businesses in the Chapel Street area. Chapel Street is not just an internationally-recognised shopping destination. It’s a thriving community within the inner suburbs of south-east Melbourne, and I’ve managed to unearth some cool …
Christians around the world will be celebrating Easter this weekend, which made me start thinking about the traditions that characterise our daily lives. We adopt traditions from a young age and these traditions are ultimately dependant on influences such as where and to whom we’re born, how we’re raised by our families, societal, cultural or …
Smith Street hugs the suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood in Melbourne, offering its visitors an edgy shopping experience. Smith Street has existed in Melbourne’s inner fringe since the city’s first land sub-division in 1838 and has grown into a prime destination for those seeking a decent brunch and quirky shops in which to spend their …
