This week’s collection of photos from The Age features a range of people and events captured by staff photographers and regular contributors. The pictures showcase a variety of subjects, including Monarch cake shop in St. Kilda, Ned Powell on his family’s property in Daylesford, and the YIMBY group in front of terrace homes in Carlton. Other photos capture actors like Robyn Nevin and Tim Draxl in their respective roles, as well as viticulture students at Upper Yarra Secondary College conducting their first harvest.
In addition to shots of performers at The Queens Ball and football players from West Brunswick Football Club, the collection includes images of individuals facing various challenges. For example, Liam Martin is dealing with environmental contamination concerns on his newly purchased property in Wonthaggi, while Lynne extends her footpath to save a 100-year-old cypress hedge. Residents in Tooradin and Guildford are also featured, with concerns about coastal inundation and the closure of the local store, respectively.
The photos capture ongoing community efforts and personal stories, such as individuals fitting solar panels and storage batteries to stabilize the power grid, campaigners working to reopen the Guildford Store, and residents resisting plans to rezone farmland near Daylesford. The collection also includes images of local businesses and venues, like The Clifford bar in Ripponlea facing a rate hike and a closed bar in St. Kilda visited by lorikeets. Residents in St Kilda and Port Melbourne express concerns about development projects impacting their neighborhoods.
Overall, the collection of photos from The Age offers a snapshot of daily life and ongoing issues in various suburbs of Melbourne. From cultural events like musical theatre performances and rock concerts to personal challenges like environmental concerns and community campaigns, the photos highlight the diverse experiences and struggles of individuals and communities in the city. Through visual storytelling, the photographers capture moments that reflect the resilience, activism, and creativity of Melbournians across different neighborhoods and backgrounds.
