More than a sailing regatta
By Louise Hudson – St Kilda Tourism Association St Kilda is set to host a major International sporting event this coming December, with the support of Melbourne, City of Port Phillip and St Kilda...
View ArticleSpring into Acland Court with a live classical music event
St Kilda’s Acland Court Shopping Centre will be showcasing live classical music September 20 to celebrate the sounds of spring. This is the last in the centre’s 2015 line up of free live music events...
View ArticleSpirit of Tasmania soars to new heights
By Mark Fellowes Born and bred in beautiful Tasmania, or as my dad calls it “paradise”, I was pretty excited to be invited to the media launch of the refurbished Spirit of Tasmania. Upon entering via a...
View ArticleA new icon for St Kilda
St Kilda live music will really be on the map following a new initiative created by entertainer Tony Bolton, ‘Vineyard Sessions’. Filmed entirely at The Vineyard, one of St Kilda’s iconic music venues,...
View ArticleFather’s Day Challenge
By St Kilda Mums Melbourne not-for-profit organisation St Kilda Mums is hosting a Father’s Day challenge to raise funds and emphasise the important role that dads play in the charity. St Kilda Mums’...
View ArticleThe countdown is on for the eighth annual Heart of St Kilda Concert
By Sharon Lee The countdown is on for the eighth annual Heart of St Kilda Concert, a fantastic night of music and comedy starring some of Australia’s biggest names – at the Palais on Tuesday 22...
View ArticleThe Greatest Show on Wheels
Acland Street traders present the 2nd Annual “Greatest Show on Wheels” featuring Classic Cars and Bikes over 200 vehicles on show in the day. A public friendly FREE event, with Acland St and surrounds...
View ArticleThe Gift of Dyslexia
Names Haillay There is a common misconception that dyslexia is strictly a handicap. However experts know that it isn’t a dysfunction of the brain but a completely different kind of brain. And it has...
View ArticleZodiac with humour
Names Haillay Aries: March 21– April 19 (Courageous, Impulsive) Mars is rising in your house today. Literally. The god of war has manifested from his throne upon Mount Olympus and wants to challenge...
View ArticleIt’s time to grow tomatoes
Farid Qazizada Gardening is good for your health and soul. If you want to control your stress level and improve your mental health, involve yourself in gardening. I don’t care if the tomato is a fruit...
View ArticleHeirloom-inating Spring
Dave Kastner Spring is now in full swing and with the longer days comes the welcome warmer weather, which means that now is prime time for gardening. Time to get outside, pull out the weeds that grew...
View ArticleLocal ‘n’ Vocal: the pride of St Kilda
By David Bulafkin Rarely is the spirit so high in a room, where all people are so jubilant at the creation of something, and the feeling is unanimous and euphoric. The Local ‘n’ Vocal album launch was...
View ArticlePilates and reflexology kick start Sacred Heart Mission’s holistic care
Sharon Lee At Sacred Heart Mission we are perhaps best known for our St Kilda dining hall, which serves hundreds of free meals every day for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. But you...
View ArticleA Smashing Entrance
One of the most embarrassing moments of my life happened in an art gallery. I was wandering around a crowded exhibition when something unimaginable happened. A painting on the wall across the room...
View ArticleMovember is Back
By David Bulafkin Is that a tickle above my lip? Have we travelled back in time to the 80’s where Lionel Richie’s moustache was more common than the local lycra gym class? One of Australia’s most...
View ArticleWhy you should care about what they say
By Louise Hudson, St Kilda Tourism Association Whether or not you like it, you can’t ignore online reviews. With the internet in your pocket, thoughts and opinions have never been so...
View ArticleAustralian Conservation Foundation turns 50
This year, Australia’s largest independent environment organisation the Australian Conservation Foundation and its supporters will come together to celebrate 50 years of standing up for our incredible...
View ArticleSpace2b celebration day
By Madeleine Grummet We all have stories to tell – stories to entertain, stories of the everyday and dark stories we bury deep that don’t often see the light. But there are some stories that when...
View ArticleTeddy bears picnic benefit concert
Beloved childrens’ entertainers the Kazoos are hosting a benefit concert to raise funds for local not-for-profit organisation St Kilda Mums. The Kazoos are one of Australia’s most acclaimed children’s...
View ArticleMeet Graham and Norman: Sacred Heart Mission’s dynamic duo
by Sharon Lee Graham Townsend and Norman Both have formed quite a bond since they each moved into our Grey St residential aged care community toward the end of last year. Their units are just down...
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