‘So much heart’:How one small school helped the show go on

‘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.

  • byBianca Hall

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Peter’s pens the perfect praise for pandemic practitioners

Peter’s pens the perfect praise for pandemic practitioners

A Melbourne retiree is making personalised pens to thank nurses and emergency workers.

  • byCarolyn Webb
‘There for whoever needs it’:Taking the laughs online during the pandemic

‘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.

  • bySimone Fox Koob
‘A reminder your friends are here’:Gig venue masters the art of giving

‘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.

  • byCarolyn Webb
Replica ship kept afloat by volunteers after COVID closure

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.

  • byRachael Dexter
The ‘angel’ volunteer offering food,and a chat,to those in need

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.

  • byCarolyn Webb
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‘He loves it’:The 10-year-old boy beating lockdown blues

‘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.

  • byCarolyn Webb
Feeding the soul:Everybody needs good neighbours,especially in lockdown

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.

  • byPetra Stock andAshleigh McMillan
Band Wagon ready to rock and roll when music hits the streets once more

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.

  • byTony Wright
Cooking for good:Free food hits the spot for lockdown blues

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.

  • byCarolyn Webb
Les plans to turn his country pub into a haven for creative people

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.

  • byTony Wright