Latest articles by Katie Johnson
Harnessing the healing power of the sea
In her art and in her life, Wirangu artist Aunty Beverly Meldrum has always stayed close to the sea.
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Marko: The new kid at South Melbourne Market
Unlike many vegan restaurants in Melbourne, South Melbourne Market’s newest trader Marko doesn’t try to recreate the experience of meat.
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Arts Precinct’s $1.4 billion transformation now underway
Southbank will soon be home to Australia’s largest gallery of contemporary art and design with early construction works on NGV Contemporary now underway.
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Would-be Montague residents not warned about development noise
As one of the highest-growth areas in the Southern Hemisphere, the Montague Precinct is currently a sea of development.
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Arts precinct bouncing back after another lockdown blow
As Melbourne shakes itself off from the fifth lockdown, the Arts Precinct is attempting to recover from yet another blow.
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Horse dies in carriage incident
A horse pulling a carriage in North Melbourne has died in unknown circumstances while travelling on a usual route from the stable on Stubbs St in Kensington.
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The light at the end of lockdown
Following a difficult 2020, Photography Studies College (PSC) graduate Elli Bardas decided to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit through her colourful, three-dimensional portraits.
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Locals rally around hidden-gem brewery
Tucked away down an industrial side street in the Montague Precinct of South Melbourne is a cosy, warmly-lit warehouse-style brewery that makes anyone who walks in feel right at home
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Development in Montague “powering on”
The Montague precinct of Fishermans Bend is already a hub of development, with multiple high-rises being constructed around the suburb.
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VIRID vertical gardens brings nature indoors
As apartments get taller and living spaces become more compact, city-dwellers are looking for ways to bring a slice of the outdoors into their homes.
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Council starts cleaning blitz to remove graffiti
Unsightly graffiti and tagging in Southbank will be removed from shopfronts, bridges and building facades under a new City of Melbourne initiative.
Read MoreA very merry virtual Koorie Krismas
Although there’ll be no sweaty crowds packed into Federation Square this year, the Koorie Heritage Trust’s (KHT’s) Koorie Krismas will go ahead as a one-of-a-kind online event
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From sea to Southbank
After a vibrant career that saw him jump from Sydney to Canberra to Perth, Commodore Greg Yorke is happy to be settled in the heart of Southbank.
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“Christmas is not cancelled”
The City of Melbourne’s annual Christmas Festival will help bring Melbourne back to life with a range of COVID-safe events and entertainment for all ages.
Read MoreCouncil passes motion to build a city with Aboriginal focus
The City of Melbourne (CoM) has unanimously passed a motion to implement a new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) from 2021.
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NGV lightboxes: Public art or advertising on heritage-listed land?
A proposed plan to allow The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) to build 29 lightboxes of art on heritage-listed land on St Kilda Rd has caused a stir in the local community.
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Ponyfish Island revamp set to add more sparkle to Southbank
To make the most of the lockdown closure, the iconic Yarra River bar Ponyfish Island is getting a once-in-a-lifetime makeover.
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Donor Tissue Bank urges community to register as tissue donors
Whether it’s helping someone to regain their eyesight, restoring a burn victim’s quality of life or increasing mobility in cancer patients—tissue donation helps thousands of Victorians get back on their feet every year.
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New Rotary president supporting community during lockdown
As the newly elected president of the Rotary Club of Southbank, Jasmin Dhillon is working hard to support the Southbank community during lockdown.
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Student wins major award
After a colourful career in more industries than you can count, Anna Luscombe decided to make a leap and pursue a passion which had been lying dormant for some time—photography.
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