Latest articles by Spencer Fowler Steen
Lots to see at KHT
Southbank News caught up with Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) CEO Tom Mosby in March to discuss all things art, design and education happening at the Trust.
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Off The Wall: New exhibition by indigenous artists blows audiences away
A stunning new exhibition at the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) brings together the work of three Indigenous artists and their individual experiences of loss and reclamation, as well as stories of their families, culture, and country in Naarm.
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Aboriginal man wins top prize for artwork depicting identity and sexuality
As a proud gay Aboriginal man, Ronald Pepper didn’t hold back in putting his all into a recent piece of artwork which took home the top prize in the Koorie Art Show.
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Siblings united through photography
It’s rare to find siblings who get along as well as Chad and Menaka Weerasinghe.
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Southbank local makes sustainability a priority
When Sara Riva moved to Southbank, she quickly realised there was something missing.
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A Very Koorie Krismas
The city will be celebrating Christmas with an Indigenous twist this year thanks to the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) which is also throwing an end-of-year art exhibition showcasing more than 100 works by Aboriginal artists.
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Indigenous artist creates jewellery to unite community
Indigenous artist creates jewellery to unite community
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“A good compromise”: Metro Tunnel urged to implement council’s Domain priorities
The City of Port Phillip (CoPP) has prioritised the retention of on-street parking and safe access in and out of existing buildings around Anzac Station in its latest submission on the Domain Precinct Plan amid community concern.
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Drone crashes into Coroner’s Court
A small drone has crashed into the Coroner’s Court of Victoria after flying around Southbank, sparking privacy concerns for local residents amid anti-lockdown protests across the city.
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Seen and unseen: Koorie artists tell their stories through art
A new exhibition showcasing the work of trailblazing First Nations artists from southeast Australia is heading to Melbourne
Read MoreMore than a walk
For many of us, the walk from the city to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) usually signifies one thing
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Road trains and paintings: Indigenous artist Cameron Benson launches first exhibition
For indigenous artist Cameron Benson, driving trucks and painting are two things he does well
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“We’re treated like a doormat”: residents stood up over Southgate concerns
More than 50 local residents living in Quay West say they were left in the lurch last month claiming that Southgate’s owners ARA Australia pulled out of a meeting at the last minute without explanation, amid concerns over its redevelopment.
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“Set yourself on fire”’: new transgender Jesus musical sparks controversy
“The most controversial thing I’ve ever done”. That’s how creative producer and Southbank resident Ben Anderson describes his upcoming show titled The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven.
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Exhibition explores Montague’s history
Locals can catch a glimpse of what life was once like for Montague residents at an exhibition at Carlisle Street Arts Space running until late-January 2020.
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Local students introduce NEMRAC
Every student at South Melbourne Primary School (SMPS) in Southbank performed in the NEMRAC production on November 28 as part of a collaborative effort involving everyone from parents to grandparents.
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Monty strikes again
The Montague Street Bridge has been hit yet again, bringing the tally to six this year.
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Falling into flowers
Neen Magro used to be a bookkeeper at a sheet metal company. Now, she photographs flowers underwater for a living.
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Rewarding sustainability
South Melbourne Primary School in Southbank is set to purchase six solar composters from the City of Port Phillip after winning a Nude Food grant last month.
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Journey of discovery
Sally Thomas’ journey from outback jillaroo to award-winning photographer has taken her along dusty country roads.
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