Independent bookshops play a vital role in our communities – don't let Amazon destroy that

Local bookshops are agents of culture not just commerce. They bring a sense of belonging to our suburbs and a passion for community Amazon can't

What makes the place you live in your neighbourhood your home?

I've lived in inner-north Melbourne for most of my life. It's home to a thriving arts scene: grass-roots theatre companies like La Mama, independent publishers like Scribe Publications and Black Inc., cultural institutions like Melbourne Museum.