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Carolyn Webb

Carolyn Webb

Carolyn Webb is a reporter for The Age.

The post-it note attached to the photo of Harold Ross Clark that was handed in.

Librarian’s skills and a ray of light identify fallen World War I soldier

The granddaughter of a Great War soldier has been united with his photograph, which was handed in to the State Library of Victoria.

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Taste test: Adhish Rai, centre, in blue beanie, competes in the momo speed eating competition at Momo Fest.

Missing Momo Fest? That would have been a no-no for dumpling lovers

Melbourne’s Nepalese community held a two-day festival devoted to what they say is their version of a family barbeque – momos.

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Barber Dante Alessio at his home and salon in Thornbury.

After 55 years, this slice of inner-north history is up for sale

As he prepares to retire after a remarkable stretch of 74 years in the hairdressing trade, Dante Alessio says it’s the people he will most miss.

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Tenants hold a 1920s-style party to celebrate the centenary of the Nicholas Building.

Cheers, my dears: Tenants celebrate Nicholas Building’s centenary

The “modern skyscraper for Swanston Street” has somehow survived for 100 years as a much-loved hub for artists and small traders.

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Founder of Snuff Puppets, Andy Freer.

Hanging by a string: De-funding could kill off quirky Snuff Puppets

The devastated founder of the giant puppet company says they may have to fold after the withdrawal of state government funds.

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World of good: Hairdresser Mykey O’Halloran, right, and customer Sarpa Lui Da Silva at Unicorn Manes by Mykey salon.

In living colour: Hairdressers to spend Easter volunteering Up North

Mykey O’Halloran and fellow volunteers run a pop-up hair colouring salon in a remote Northern Territory Indigenous community.

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Publican Conor Wylie outside the new Harp and Hound.

Drinks, dance and Tayto crisps: Melbourne’s newest Irish pub opens on St Patrick’s Day

The Harp and Hound in the CBD’s Queen Street kept the good times flowing as patrons celebrated on Tuesday.

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Michael Caiafa senior with children (left to right) Michelle, MJ and MIchael junior.

‘It’s the end of an era’: Beloved market bakery marks final day

After 52 years of trading, one of the most enduring fixtures of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market is shutting up shop.

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Enlightening finds: Paleontologist Ben Francischelli at Beaumaris holding megalodon (giant shark) and livyatan (killer sperm whale) teeth.

Meet the man who’s found so many fossils in Melbourne he’s opened his own museum

Along a three-kilometre stretch of Port Phillip Bay an abundance of prehistoric fossils can be found. Next month, more than 1000 will go on display.

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Left to right, dancer Yayo Miranda, skateboarder Sage Dean, food vendor Simon Shao and Birdman Rally entrant Ann Hansen.

‘It’s very important’: Why some of us look forward to Moomba

A skateboarder, a food truck owner, a dancer and a Birdman Rally entrant explain why they like Moomba.

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