Latest articles by Kaylah Joelle Baker
The candidates vying for Albert Park
While the Labor Party has held the local seat of Albert Park since 1950, its future remains uncertain heading into the November Victorian Election following the retirement of outgoing member Martin Foley, who has served as Southbank’s local MP for 15 years.
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Southbank’s riverside gallery of Zen
Since the reopening of Southgate’s shopping precinct in October last year, Mystik River Art Gallery has been successfully creating a space of calm among an otherwise busy strip of restaurants and shops.
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VCA celebrates 50 years while looking ahead to the future
Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is focusing its attention forward as it spends the remainder of the year celebrating its 50-year rich history as a highly-respected and creative educational institution here in Southbank.
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The Southbanker with a simple life-saving message
For local Southbanker Elvis Martin, being a community ambassador for R U OK? is a role that is very close to his heart.
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Taking dreams sky high
Jaime-Kanan McPherson is freshly back from a fashion-crazed week spent taking snaps at Paris Fashion Week’s Haute Couture, and it has only left her more inspired.
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NGV’s latest exhibition combines the invisible with the digital realm
NGV is taking the discovery of art to a whole new level with the latest exhibition AR. Trail leading people around to key city locations in search of 22 invisible artworks.
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Community television program launches streaming app
Channel 31 is looking ahead at a bright future following the launch of its CTV+ app on August 24 at the program’s new studio in Southbank.
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How one zine that shares lived experiences is helping homeless people with what they need to know
Not-for-profit health agency Cohealth and the City of Melbourne have joined forces for a unique project that will help support people with current and past experiences of homelessness.
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Skyfarm’s potential reimagined with latest partnership
Following a partnership between Melbourne Skyfarm and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the rooftop car park’s urban farm has successfully harvested and donated 650 kilograms of produce to OzHarvest.
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The reluctant Southbank runner with a few stories up his sleeve
Southbank resident Andre Jones wears many hats, and through all his roles he continues to prove anything can be done if you put your mind to it.
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New CEO to lead the Arts Centre through its biggest change and growth
Arts Centre Melbourne has welcomed its newly appointed CEO, just as the organisation embarks on a major overhaul of the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
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Southbank’s new Queen Bee creating a buzz at Riverside Quay
A request to developer Mirvac to extend artist Richard Stringer’s iconic Eureka Tower colony of bees installation has resulted in a new Queen Bee making itself at home on Mirvac’s 2 Riverside Quay.
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Salsa and live music at Queensbridge Square among wave of new activations to hit the city
Melbourne is set to continue in its rapid reawakening as the weather warms up, with 18 activations soon to be popping up in and around the city.
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A successful pop-up toy library proves its importance in Southbank
In celebration of the Boyd Community Hub’s 10th anniversary early last month, Melbourne Community Toy Library moved to Southbank to operate a pop-up Toy Library.
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Southbank family-run business celebrated through Lord Mayor award
Small business owners are being celebrated for their determination and contribution to the city’s culture and economic prosperity through the 2022 Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards.
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Anna K shows “the best and worst of human society” at Malthouse
Written, directed and designed by women, upcoming Malthouse Theatre production Anna K explores the life of a woman trying to live authentically in the age of social media.
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K-BOX explores the hard truths of parent-adoptee relationships
Malthouse Theatre’s current Artist in Residence (AIR) Ra Chapman is making her mainstage theatre writing debut on September 2 with K-BOX.
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Creating meaning and purpose through photography
For Jason Perry, moving to Australia from the United States wasn’t just for a change of scenery, but rather it was to find his purpose after 27 years in the US Marines.
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The excitable German Shepherd embracing Southbank
As Lulu and Hayden’s dream dog for years, Sherlock couldn’t be a more appreciated seven-month-old German Shepherd puppy.
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Still Sacred and Golden: A reminder of the true gold
An exhibition focused on celebrating plants and cultural practices is being presented at the Koorie Heritage Trust, but while not blatantly obvious from first glance, the work actually explores deeper themes.
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