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It was something Moale James had been waiting for, but it still hurt. Key points: A Papuan Australian has been kicked out of a Brisbane club over her face tattoos The club have privately apologized but will abide by their dress code, which prohibits people with face and neck tattoos Community members call for changes … Read more
Architecture has a significant impact on educational spaces, with growing evidence that student learning outcomes are closely linked to the quality of the environment in which they learn. There is growing appreciation of the important role that good design plays in learning spaces, with factors such as air quality, ventilation, natural lighting, thermal comfort and … Read more
As Melbourne residents blinked out of one of the world’s longest lockdowns last year, their much-loved art school also came back to life. The Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) had just moved into its impressive new buildings in the heart of the Southbank arts quarter months before the pandemic hit. The VCA moved into … Read more
From Choo-Choo bars to Love Hearts candy to Polly Waffles (or the latest version at least, The Great Aussie Waffle Log, which also floats in a pool), Lollys R Us takes customers back to their childhood. Or even back to their country of origin.
Residents of a small island in the Gippsland Lakes in eastern Victoria are planning to challenge local council plans in court that would make it more expensive for them to access their homes. Key points: Free annual vehicle ferry pass allocation for Raymond Island ratepayers will be reduced from two to one The East Gippsland … Read more
Elderly fitness band rescued after council backtracks on insurance slugCounty Leader of St George and Sutherland
Jules is a software developer from the United States and she came to Docklands for Christmas, but there is more brewing under the surface. She comes down from her skyscraper to have a coffee by the water. Cargo is his favorite haunt. There’s a romance in the cafe she loves: the sea view and the … Read more
Some of the largest North Rivers employers are calling on the federal and state governments to increase the disaster recovery program to $100 million. Key points: Major employers call for large business support grant program to be increased to $100 million Norco says if the package is not increased, it could be forced to lay … Read more
It’s been a rollercoaster ride so far, but all signs point to the next six exciting months as our creative, resilient and food-loving city gets back on its feet. Hey Sydney diners, how are you doing so far? Do you think we are already halfway through the year? It’s been a rollercoaster ride, with lots … Read more
Known for her dazzling and elaborate webs of threads that stretch across gallery halls, Japanese performance and installation artist Chiharu Shiota presents a solo exhibition at Anna Schwartz Gallery in Melbourne. Featuring complex systems created from red thread, Chiharu Shiota’s installation state of being is an affirmation of connectedness that envelops the Anna Schwartz Gallery … Read more