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Embrace of the unknown
A radiologist by day, Allison Rose has perfected the art of compartmentalising her sporadic lifestyle.
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Glasses like cherries
There’s a cocktail with a cherry on a stick, a pair of round sunglasses and the words “the blue hour” written in French on a pale moon.
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Tubular Bells for Two hits the stage
In a thrilling and intricately-choreographed performance, Daniel Holdsworth and Thomas Bamford will perform a rendition of Mike Oldfield’s 1973 classic composition, “Tubular Bells”.
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Melbourne takes a bite of the Big Apple
Melburnians will get a taste of the Big Apple in a new exhibition bringing the city that never sleeps home to Melbourne.
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An amazing gift
The Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) last month received a $1 million donation from the Betty Amsden Foundation, its largest bequest ever.
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A perfect pair
Rhodesian ridgeback Zimba and owner Jimmy became a duo four years ago when Zimba was just eight weeks old and they have been inseparable ever since.
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A true local favourite
Since opening nearly six years ago, Downstairs Bistro & Lounge has turned an otherwise inactive section of Sturt St into a thriving and much-loved neighbourhood destination for locals & theatregoers alike.
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A slice of Italy in Southbank
A new gourmet pizza kitchen has just opened its doors on Kings Way in Southbank, bringing locals a tantalising taste of Italy.
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Procrastination – why do we do it?
How many of us have put off meetings, booking appointments and engaging in important activities in favour of something that seems much less important – and yet we keep repeating this cycle?
Read MoreMore large-scale proxy farming
In our April column we reported on two apartment buildings where owners were suffering after proxy farmers stitched up lucrative contracts.
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The Violet Crumble – born and bred in Southbank
Numerous household items were produced in the factories and workshops in Southbank. But perhaps none achieved the popularity of Hoadley’s Violet Crumble.
Read MoreStop live exports
The live export trade of sheep from Australia is cruel. It is unsustainable.
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Where to start?
So much has happened last month, where do I start?
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Name it Domain!
I read your article about an “unwinnable competition” with interest and great disappointment of yet another example of the Labor Government’s stupidity.
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Conceptual photographer wins coveted award
Photography Studies College (PSC) student, Agata Mayes uses surreal images to explore intricate human emotions.
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Mick Harvey celebrates Serge Gainsbourg
Iconic musician Mick Harvey is giving the work of Serge Gainsbourg a new lease on life in celebration of his 90th birthday at the Melbourne Recital Centre.
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Next Wave Festival
A new era of Australian art is being celebrated this month at the 34th annual Next Wave Festival, the culmination of 31 arts productions premiering in venues across Southbank.
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Inspiring performing arts
Students will converge on Southbank’s Arts Precinct to learn about what it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry.
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Solar Southbank
Southbank could potentially be exclusively powered by solar energy according to the Australian PV Institute (APVI).
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Global hunt for BMW site
The biggest names in architecture are being pitted against each other to work with Malaysian-backed developer Beulah International on a project valued at more than $2 billion.
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