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Kelly BakerArts and Lifestyle Editor

Kelly Baker is a lifestyle journalist, writer, editor and author. She specialises in issues that impact women, in particular mothers.

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Stephen McAuley with the roses in his garden at his Paddington Home. How are people in Paddington coping with the Covid -19 Lockdown. Picture: John Appleyard

‘It was such a kind thing to do’: positives of the pandemic

A long-time eastern suburbs’ resident reveals how the lockdown has brought his neighbours together and why it’s touched his heart.

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message in the window from a young girl in isolation in William Street, Paddington. How are people in Paddington coping with the Covid -19 Lockdown. Picture: John Appleyard

How is COVID-19 affecting you? We visit the streets of Paddington

Feeling excited about the lockdown laws lifting or worried we’re going to create a second wave? We take to the streets of Paddington to find out.

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Birds eye view of a woman gardener weeding an organic vegetable garden with a hand fork, while kneeling on green grass and wearing red wellington boots.

How to grow a veggie garden that looks good too

Growing your own vegetables makes perfect sense, especially right now. Celebrity gardener Charlie Albone reveals a plan to grow great veggies that taste (and also look) great.

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How to declutter your home in four easy steps

The pandemic has seen everyone sent home meaning it’s the perfect time to get organised once and for all.

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Standing Ovation for the film "Goodes". Scenes from the Opening night of the 66th Sydney Film Festival in 2019. Picture: Supplied

Sydney Film Festival 2020 will go ahead

Our famed film fest is still with us only this year it will be live streamed thanks to the pandemic lockdown and social distancing rules.

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Lorraine Tarabay , at her home with artwork, will be the new chair of the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) Board. Picture: John Appleyard

The MCA’s new chair Lorraine Tarabay on life after COVID-19

The pandemic is upon us, but it will end eventually and when it does, Sydney’s famed Museum of Contemporary Art is going to be back and with a bang.

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Luke McLeod founder of on-line live streamed meditation platform, Soul alive, at Bondi Beach. Why i love My suburb. Picture: John Appleyard

Bondi meditation teacher Luke McLeod is offering free classes

As the pandemic stretches on our collective mental health is beginning to suffer. If you’re struggling meditation might be just what you need.

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Former opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland accepts Australia Post's award as Australian Legend 2004 at a gala tribute concert presented by Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House, 22/01/2004. Pic Jeff Busby.

Opera Australia is coming to your place

The pandemic has seen regular life turned upside down. Businesses are closed and the arts world is officially shut. But, there are at-home options.

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How we’re pulling together to support the Ensemble Theatre

The pandemic has wreaked havoc with businesses, but perhaps none more so than those tied in with the arts. Thankfully the community is rallying.

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La Mer Soft Moisturiser Launch - Palm Beach Sydney - 09.06.2016Kelly Baker, Stephaine Darling & Eugenie KellyPhoto by Fiora Sacco

Love in the time of COVID-19: the surprising positives

Lockdown is upon us and meeting prospective romantic partners is off the cards. That makes life tricky, but it might also be the best thing that ever happened, says Kelly Baker.

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