What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Laura Holley, aka Lawz Drawz, shares in this interview the answer to that question and talks about how she jumped from fine arts, to photography, to project management to then become one of the most recognisable illustrators in the Northern Suburbs.
Did you know Shamrock Street used to be called Royal Crescent? Or that there was a small factory located at the heart of one of the few winding streets in Brunswick? Barry York used to live right next to this factory, but he knows too little about it. Barry did his research but he hit a wall. Maybe you can help him, read to learn more!
“My ‘Legacy’ is to show people who are on the alternative style that their vision is welcomed and they can be successful” says Moxie Delite. After introducing herself, Moxie shares why she produced "Legacy", an unprecedented event with Drag Queens, Mentors, Judges, and all the drama right on live stage right here in Brunswick.
Schooners, should they exist?
Read this article to find 4 venues in Brunswick that think they should.
In Part 2 of this conversation, we moved on to the comic punk scene, the definition of creativity, some of the work Stephen is working on, and wrapped it all together discussing whether he’s a selfish or a whimsy artist.
Mulled drinks recipes vary from place to place. Cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg are the typical ingredients but Brunswick gives us more.
In this article, you will find three mulled drinks recipes from different local bars that bring their own personality with flavours that range from vanilla to cognac. We invite you to try them all.
Click here to learn more.
In part 1 of this interview, I explore Stephen’s work, his past, and his brain. From his studio, we built a very baroque conversation where toys, exhibitions, and a broken heart came together.
What does the magnificent stained glass ceiling of the Great Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria have to do with Brunswick?
The answer is Leonard French. A Brunswick artist "delighted in publicly roasting the Australian art establishment, seeing its art historians, curators and cavilling newspaper critics as his natural enemies".
Learn more about him or teach us something about him in this article.
"I think Franco Cozzo was one of the first 'ethnic' (non-English-speaking background) faces on television based on a positive representation."
Franco Cozzo is definitely an icon within Brunswick, Footscray, and Melbourne's pop-culture. Franco comes from a TV-ads era when commercials unconsciously portrayed our culture and showcased the products that designed our way of living.
Read this Barry York's article to learn more about a local legend Franco Cozzo.
The Brunswick City Baths are a focal point for our community. Since its opening in 1914, the Baths have hosted competitions, addressed poverty issues, become more gender and culturally inclusive, and developed new facilities to meet up with the contemporary needs of our suburb.
If you live (or ever lived) in Brunswick, you probably have a story at the Baths. Read this article to learn some curious facts and some stories that have helped to build our Baths as a reputable and trustworthy institution.
In a nutshell, Katsaros & Associates (K&A) is a Brunswick-based law firm that works with clients who migrated to Australia and have found themselves in difficult situations. For example, visa cancellations or visa application refusals.
As it happens with many stories, K&A's relies on an intriguing love quest. Click here to learn more about the Katsaros family and K&A's founder story of success
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The Upfield railway Line was opened on 9 September 1884. Ever since then, the line has expanded and changed and even been threatened with closure several times. Today, 8 consecutive level crossings are set to go from Park to Albert Streets. Read this article and relive episodes of our local history.
