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On confronting stories Words Fay EdwardsInterview Kaylie Salvatori Image Credit: Arcadia It was only recently that it occurred to me to wonder what land I grew up on. As the daughter of white landowners on a farm an hour north of Canberra, my eyes saw landmarked by the coloniser’s hand… Read More

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The Interview:  Celebrating the Underdog! Words Fay Edwards From behind Maddie sits in an armchair, with her head turned towards the camera, flashing a smile underneath a spotlight during filming for PLATFORM Live. Find Crips & Creeps on Instagram and Facebook >> @cripsandcreeps My interview with Madeleine Stewart, the… Read More

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The Interview:  ‘Belonging’ with Jess Cook 107’s Managing Director Words Fay Edwards ‘Belonging’. It’s something I most strongly associate as being an academic concept studied during the dreary years of high school. But it’s a feeling that’s popped up throughout life, tracking me through years of uni, work, love and… Read More

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“My place” was a place to take risks and feel safe Mary Lynne Pidcock on making communities Words Mary Lynne Pidcock Interview Fay Edwards Images Jessica Lindsay, City of Sydney Mary Lynne Pidcock is the chair of the 107 board, president of the South Sydney Business Chamber,… Read More

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Tamara Schembri of Toybox Labs is making waves in a new field of software development Interview Meagan O’Connell Images Syrenne Anu One of several organisations that call 107 Redfern Street home, Toybox Labs makes software for use in academic and scientific experiments. They’re one of only a handful of companies working in the… Read More

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Meet Jen Noorbergen Joynton Avenue Creative Centre manager & newest 107 team member! Interview Meagan O’ConnellImages Syrenne Anu If you see Jen around Joynton Avenue Creative Centre be sure to say hi! You can also get in touch with your ideas about what you’d like to see on the Joynton Avenue program … Read More

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Newtown’s ‘Three Proud People’ Mural restored thanks to Cultural & Creative grant Words Amy Willing Painted in 2000, just in time for the Sydney Olympics, the Three Proud People mural on Leamington Lane has become a valued part of the Newtown community. The mural depicts three figures at the 1968 Olympics… Read More

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Zoya Patel Conflicting identities, political correctness, and why she’s never truly felt at home. Words Fay EdwardsImages Zoya Patel No Country Woman is available now in all good book stores, or online at hachette.com.au. Based in Canberra, Zoya Patel is a writer, editor and communications professional. This year she… Read More

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The Review: Julia Johnson Makes Music Words Fay EdwardsImages Julia Johnson To learn more about the launch (including the full list of incredible support acts), head to our What’s On page. Julia Johnson lands on 107’s stage this Friday, with an evening that promises synth-folk tunes, poetry, soul pop… Read More

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Book Review: Drawn to Change – Calling for a Creative Counter Culture Words Fay EdwardsImages Jack Martin Drawn to Change is out now. Grab a Kindle copy or paperback online, or follow @jackmoney_art on Instagram to see more of his work. The value of functional outcomes – a job, a… Read More

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The Interview:  Finding human connection in a fast-fashion world: Leah Williams See more of Leah’s work at leah-williams.com or on Instagram @leahwilliamsofficial. Follow @_107objects to keep up to date with collab news and learn more about the behind-the-scenes of producing and designing your own collection. Visit objects.107.org.au to see more from our… Read More

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Analogue to electronic: Meet Hybrid Machina, Hack Sounds’ first band Interview Amy WillingImages Andrew Grant To hear more from Hybrid Machina, keep an eye on 107’s Facebook page. Interested in being part of Hack Sounds’ 2018 term? You’re in luck! Expressions of interest close Friday March 2nd. Click here to… Read More