Local heroes
‘So much heart’: How one small school helped the show go on
Co-ordinating a whole-of-school play involving more than 130 children is a feat in itself. But when cast and crew are locked down, it’s a logistical nightmare.
- by Bianca Hall
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Peter’s pens the perfect praise for pandemic practitioners
A Melbourne retiree is making personalised pens to thank nurses and emergency workers.
- by Carolyn Webb
‘There for whoever needs it’: Taking the laughs online during the pandemic
Many people see few reasons to laugh at the moment. But not Mahes Karuppiah-Quillen. In fact, on a Thursday night, one is likely to hear a chorus of giggles and guffaws coming from her home.
- by Simone Fox Koob
‘A reminder your friends are here’: Gig venue masters the art of giving
Unable to host gigs during lockdown, Brunswick Ballroom is handing out free meals to arts workers every Saturday.
- by Carolyn Webb
Replica ship kept afloat by volunteers after COVID closure
A group of volunteers are getting hope in exchange for hard work in keeping the Enterprize afloat after the not-for-profit that manages the ship ran out of cash.
- by Rachael Dexter
The ‘angel’ volunteer offering food, and a chat, to those in need
Refugees, the homeless and unemployed are among people volunteer Rita Mastin gives out food to in Werribee.
- by Carolyn Webb
‘He loves it’: The 10-year-old boy beating lockdown blues
School friends, footy and even swimming lessons are out of reach for now, but a spirit of adventure is keeping Aidan in touch with the great outdoors – even if it’s just camping in the backyard.
- by Carolyn Webb
Feeding the soul: Everybody needs good neighbours, especially in lockdown
COVID-19 restrictions have been the catalyst for a new bond between neighbours. And research tells us, those connections are a very good thing.
- by Petra Stock and Ashleigh McMillan
Band Wagon ready to rock and roll when music hits the streets once more
Singer and musician Fem Belling and partner Casey Macrae have converted a Toyota ute into a pop-up jazz club that will entertain Melburnians as lockdown restrictions finally ease.
- by Tony Wright
Cooking for good: Free food hits the spot for lockdown blues
A Brunswick West woman is beating the lockdown blues by making home-cooked meals for locals in need.
- by Carolyn Webb
Les plans to turn his country pub into a haven for creative people
A Terang hotel is set to be a sanctuary for artists, writers, musicians and performers, all for free.
- by Tony Wright
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