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Shear satisfaction

Clip N Shave For Men is an unpretentious barbershop located in the heart of Victoria Street. Amid an impressive collection of Elvis parafernalia, we interviewed Michael Di’lecce who opened his business 27 years ago! Michael talked with us about his passion for cutting hair, listening to stories, and making lifetime friends. Read this article and learn more about this iconic spot in Brunswick and experience our suburb through Michael's own story.

Franco Cozzo: Way more than Furniture
Franco Cozzo: Way more than Furniture

Franco Cozzo: Way more than Furniture

In this article, we publish an interview with Madeleine Martiniello, the director of "Palazzo di Cozzo". This is her first feature-length documentary that not only captures the story of the Melburnian icon, Franco Cozzo, but it also serves as a prism through which we can appreciate our culture, our local heroes, and the very many nuances of migration. Click on this card to learn more about Madeleine's experience with Franco.

Catching Jack

Catching Jack

The Ripper substituted whatever his family name was. Jack we were told his first name was and his case will probably be solved in the past by three detectives. Yes, timelines make no sense in this story where humour and tragedy catch up to create a full new version of this popular story. Between the 31st of March and the 10th of April, come to The Meeting Room at the Trades Hall to witness the efforts of three detectives in Catching Jack.

Sydney Road-Spotting in Death in Brunswick, or Films to Watch with Street View Open on Your Phone
Sydney Road-Spotting in Death in Brunswick, or Films to Watch with Street View Open on Your Phone

Sydney Road-Spotting in Death in Brunswick, or Films to Watch with Street View Open on Your Phone

There’s an inimitable thrill in seeing the streets of your own Australian town onscreen. It feels as if you’re looking into a mirror – one that reflects back our tacit history, our speech inflections and our collective liabilities. Being shot very much on location, Death in Brunswick gives you that hyper-local perspective of our suburb and history. Read this article to spot how our shops and streets looked like back in the early 90s, to reflect on our understanding of the multicultural bricks that have shaped our perception of the world, but most of all read it to have a good time.

Ethical Shopping in Brunswick and Surrounds

Ethical Shopping in Brunswick and Surrounds

Today, more and more businesses are focusing their efforts in community and environmentally driven goals. Brunswick is home to many ventures that are considered "ethical". In this article, we list some of the local businesses (surrounds included) that offer products which are made and distributed with a minimal environmental footprint, and with workers’ rights ensured along the supply chain.

Adios, Australia! The official feltface farewell party – An event almost designed to make brunswick laugh!
Adios, Australia! The official feltface farewell party – An event almost designed to make brunswick laugh!

Adios, Australia! The official feltface farewell party – An event almost designed to make brunswick laugh!

After a year of bouncing from state to state and performing anywhere not locked down, Randy Feltface invites Brunswick to a brand-new hour of stand-up and stories from the road.

This will be Randy’s final Australian show before relocating to the USA and embarking on the World Tour he postponed in 2020.

It’s the official Feltface Farewell Party! Read this article to learn more about Randy and to get your tickets!

Neruda’s infinite blue horizon
Neruda’s infinite blue horizon

Neruda’s infinite blue horizon

Gus Vargas and his family arrived in Melbourne from Chile in 1975. Gus knew he was carrying something unique in his suitcase. The coffee shop "Neruda's" materialises and depicts that something with dreams, colours, and stories from distant lands. Its food lets you travel to remote corners of our world. Read and learn more about "Neruda's" in this colourful article.