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Design lights up CBD shops

SHOP windows in the CBD will come alive this week as weird and wacky installations take over. Thousands of lit-up ping-pong balls, giant bubbles and painted mechanical wheels will be used by city traders to attract passers-by as part of … Continue reading

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Artist Tom Gibbs explores what it is to be

ARTISTS from Thornbury and Alphington are among finalists in Australia’s richest art prize for young people. Alphington’s Tom Gibbs, 21, and Thornbury’s Ben Howe, 34, have been selected in the final 25 to contest the $50,000 Metro Gallery Art Award … Continue reading

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Recycle and feed Melbourne Zoo’s elephants

TREE prunings will be collected from inner-city homes and fed to Melbourne Zoo’s elephants under a radical recycling plan. The Parkville zoo is offering to send horticulturalists to properties to cut and collect branches and plants that are compatible with … Continue reading

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Pianos can be a challenge to move

There are plenty of piano-moving horror stories, precious pianos getting jammed in tight spots, being damaged beyond repair. Consider your back and the poor piano, think about leaving the move in the hands of the professionals. For piano teacher Heather … Continue reading

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