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Have you ever had that special kick that comes with giving a present and being able to say ‘I made it myself!’? At the Local hosts have always been partial to the DIY spirit of craftiness and so inspired by a wish to support the unique handiwork of local artists today we explore a burgeoning Brisbane art community based on creativity, determination, and networking.

BrisStyle is a collective of emerging and established artists, crafters and designers from Queensland’s South East who sell their wares on the biggest global website for everything handmade, Etsy.com. They specialise in producing quality handmade goods including handbags, jewellery, footwear, babies and children’s wear, soft toys, graphic artworks and vintage re-creations. Olivia spoke to market coordinator Helen Berthold, and stall holders Bec from Wheresbeckybean and Hayley from REread.

At the local also spoke to Karen Croke from Knitting for Brisbane Needy.

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At the Local goes interstate this week with Giordana and Olivia reporting from Melbourne’s Federation Square on the Homeless World Cup, an annual event aimed at raising awareness of the global homelessness issue.  Laura and Bronwen hold the fort at 4ZzZ, while G+O speak to the Australian Women’s Street Socceroos Team Coordinator Susie Edwards and Australian women’s team players Tracey and Cheryl.  Winners of the Homeless World Cup were Afghanistan and next year’s tournament will be played in Milan, Italy.

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At the Local goes Christmas shopping at the Fair Trade Christmas Markets At the Marymac Community Centre in Annerley 6-7 December from 10am-2pm. Hosts Giordana and Olivia chat to artist activist Cassandra Shultz about her work with XS Projects ,  Shannon Sheedy of ehthical business, The Dharma Door and Di Sitt ofOne Colour.

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