Latest articles by Kaylah Joelle Baker
Maree Coote of Melbournestyle pushes for visibility of women
Melbournestyle Gallery is opening its doors on July 16 for an exhibition and book launch centred around Melbourne’s history as told through the lives of 50 remarkable women who helped build the city’s culture, commerce and community.
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Looking for Alibrandi reinspires audiences old and new
Following the success of Melina Marchetta’s early ‘90s iconic novel and the beloved classic film that followed, the heart-warming story of Looking for Alibrandi is set to premiere at the Malthouse Theatre.
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Keeping stories and memories alive through photography
When Belle Tweedale thinks back on where her love for photography came from, moments spent with her father as he developed family photos in their bathroom darkroom spring to mind.
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The community centred cafe making some noise in Southbank
For Tony Rouillon, Daniel Emerton and Jordan Setiawan the past two months has been nothing short of amazing following the opening of their joint project Mr Summit Cafe.
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A night in the wild to be inspired by
Escaping into a wild extravaganza has never been easier thanks to the latest winter night-time festival to open in Melbourne.
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Making connections through photography
For Lucky Frawley, getting back into photography has come at just the right time.
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“Unparalleled donation” sees NGV Contemporary renamed
Following a sizeable donation of $100 million from husband and wife Lindsay and Paula Fox, the NGV Contemporary is paying tribute to the family with its new name The Fox: NGV Contemporary.
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Australia 108 reaches new heights
The shortlisted projects for the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards have been announced, and Southbank’s very own Australia 108 is in the running to become known for more than its height.
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One uplifting cafe making things equal for all
All Things Equal (ATE) is not just your typical Melbourne cafe. With the staff made up of 17 people with a disability and 25 without a disability they are changing the model and sparking new conversations.
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Labor pledges to open a South Melbourne Headspace facility
As the Australian federal election approaches, Labor is promising to deliver on providing a new Headspace facility in South Melbourne if elected.
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The Return brings dark and sobering truths to light
Malthouse Theatre and the RISING are coming together to co-commission the world premiere of Torres Strait Islander playwright John Harvey’s production The Return.
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Yashodha is finally chasing her “bohemian calling”
After spending years allowing her conservative risk-adverse side to take control of her life, Yashodha Boopalan is now ready to pave a new way for her future.
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Back2Bikes: From a toolbox to a well-oiled machine
While owning a bike is simply just another mode of transport for many, for some people it is a luxury they cannot afford.
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ACCA’s Meatus exhibition vocalises the typically unheard
After a couple of years spent waiting for the pandemic to settle, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is proud to finally present artist Frances Barrett’s exhibition Meatus after the original March 2020 instalment was cancelled.
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Artists, designers and publishers come together to celebrate the return of NGV’s Melbourne Art Book Fair
The Great Hall of NGV International is preparing to host the annual Melbourne Art Book Fair in a way that conveniently coincides with, and represents, Melbourne Design Week.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival set to raise the roof of the Malthouse Theatre
If laughter truly is the best medicine, then Melburnians are in for some good health with the return of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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A cafe with a mission to “boost morale” in Southbank
After a rough period for many small cafe businesses who have had to close, one cafe ready to help revitalise Southbank is Mr Summit Cafe.
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Floating botanical oasis coming to Southbank
Sandridge Wharf along Southbank Promenade will soon be home to a new two-level outdoor pontoon bar and pub-style eatery known as Yarra Botanicals.
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ACCA’s Who’s Afraid of Public Space exhibition asks the tough questions
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is raising questions around audiences’ understanding of public space, culture and values in its latest exhibition Who’s Afraid of Public Space?
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Launch Housing granted new gym
Southbank’s Launch Housing has received $18,000 from the City of Melbourne’s 2022 Connected Communities Grant program for a new outdoor gym.
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