Award-winning Frankston author Irma Gold takes her readers into exotic worlds that they may never experience for themselves – the shantytowns of South Africaโs Soweto – in her latest novel, Shift and the steamy jungles of Thailand in her first novel, The Breaking. The intimacy and vibrancy of her prose puts the reader firmly in each setting.
In their boutique studio, Magic Mountain Records, in Mount Eliza, brothers Matt and Jack Harrison offer a full service to singers and musicians who want to record their music, have coaching, or co-write.
Rosebud novelist Heidi Catherine jokes about her new โlife of crimeโ; not a nefarious career change but merely the latest genre to which she is now turning her prodigious talent.
Mornington artist/designer Emma Morgan loves to ramble in her drawings โ to see where the pen takes her. Itโs not always the destination she imagined but, more often than not, she loves where she lands.
While Judith has always loved working as a hairdresser she wanted to apply her creativity in a different direction. The cogs started turning when she saw a work colleagueโs handmade, crocheted handbag.
Even as a child, nutritionist and chef Sarah Pound had an audience. โI used to set up an old-school camcorder, and I would line up my three sisters. They would be my audience members, and Iโd do cooking shows for them. They had to sit there because I was the oldest,โ she laughs. Now her online community, Wholesome by Sarah, numbers in the hundreds of thousands, advocating for simple, wholesome, and healthy food thatโs easy to prepare.
Tucked under the clock tower in Mt Martha Village, The Green Bowl is thriving. Founded by friends Sharalyn Marchant and Ange Pnini, itโs all about big flavour and real nourishment.
Semla buns are the biggest and best, according to baker Robin Ridell, who switched his life as a sports journalist in Sweden to start a microbakery, Semla the Bakery in Seaford.
Fiona Hammond knows food. In her career, spanning over 25 years, she has worked as a recipe developer and tester, a food stylist and food photographer.
Bittern artisan cheesemakers Melinda and Shane Voss are in love โ with cheese. They’d always made their own cheeses, but COVID-19 prompted their move to a commercial kitchen.
Trends come and go quickly. Cultures change, and new lifestyle habits evolve, but one thing is always a given: we continually get olderโฆand hopefully wiser. As much as I aspire to wear a cute bikini or pour myself into a smooth pair of leather pants, I donโt think Iโm going to wear them well. Staying real is ok.
Believe it or not, winter is upon us. Itโs a bit of shock to the system, and we have had a huge delay in pulling the boots and coats out of the cupboard. So why am I excited?!
On May 20th, 1873, a global fashion icon was born: denim jeans! This indigo-dyed cotton fabric has become a major player in the fashion world. Now, with so many styles, colours, and shapes available, where do you even start?
Pretty florals, graphics and textured fabrics like lace and tweed take centre stage this autumn.
Wearing well-styled clothing can command power and drive confidence. It is definitely worth celebrating.
Growing up in a football family โ his father Nathan played AFL for Hawthorn and Port Adelaide, his uncle Ryan played for Collingwood, and cousin Oscar is also making his mark in the sport โ meant footy was never just a weekend activity for River Lonie. “I was naturally drawn to footy and then also sort of forced to do it, but I loved it either way,”
Peter Mitchell doesnโt use a pen or a paintbrush for his art medium. His medium is his Global Positioning System (GPS). He combines creativity and physical activity with technology to produce huge images drawn on parks, sand dunes, or anywhere there is space to roam.
Spring brings a softness to the air thatโs welcome to both horses and family alike at Jason Warren Racing Stables in Mornington. Thereโs excitement in the air, as the Spring Racing Carnival gets underway.
At just 20 years old, Mackenzie Eardley is already making waves in the AFLW after being drafted by the Hawks at the age of 18 from Dandenong Stingrays.
Mornington Peninsula women of all ages are riding a wave of success in surfing competitions and their accomplishments are something to be celebrated.
Steve Vizard loves his stunning Arthurs Seat property so much that it takes a lot to get him to the city these days. But there is one thing that will make Steve and Sarah Vizard drop everything and hurry to Melbourne: their grandchildren, Poppy and Teddy.
As the โMiddle-Aged Goddessโ, Jane McCann helps women all over the world feel more positive about themselves in middle age, with an Instagram audience of over 134,000 people.
That Gary Turner, a radio announcer, media and communications advisor, a Master of Ceremonies, and an actor, should get throat cancer was a cruel twist of fate.
You might not know Samuel Jonathan McMillan, born and bred on the Mornington Peninsula, but you probably know Sammy J, writer, comedian, singer, composer, and radio presenter.
Marcia Hines OAM, was born to shine. She started singing when she was only four years old. Sitting by the radio with the family on Sundays listening to the top 40 songs, she just had the urge to sing.
Seaford artist Tony Sowersby has spent his life observing the world and reflecting it back through a humanist lens, often finding beauty in the ordinary or overlooked. Tony finds life beautiful, nowhere more so than his local area.
When it comes to live entertainment, there are few higher-octane events than a match night at 5/37 Brunel Road in Seaford.
The โpuppy menuโ is the newest addition to the peninsula dining scene, catering for the cuter kind of cafe goers and combining two pillars of peninsula culture; family and food.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park’s newest attraction includes venomous snakes, pythons, a freshwater crocodile, green tree frogs, and a range of lizards in purpose-built reptile habitats.
The Tyabb Packing House Antiques is home to more than 20 dealers, all specialists in their fields and many of whom have over 40 yearsโ experience.
Once an orchard town, Somerville has grown rapidly over the past 20 years. Enjoy diverse dining, local brews, distilleries, and coffee roasters. Family fun includes Dinosaur World and Yaringa Boat Harbour, while adults can explore nightlife at Vesbar or tastings at Chiefโs Son Distillery. Shop at Somerville Plaza, Centro Somerville, or browse charming specialty stores.
Flinders is a beautiful and historic coastal village overlooking Western Port, located at the point where Western Port Bay meets Bass Strait. Flinders is a 73 km drive south of Melbourne’s Central Business District.
While in Dromana, head down to the beach with its white sands and calm waters, enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of the many cafes, or taste an award-winning drop at one of the local distilleries. Later, catch a movie at the Dromana Drive-In.
Portsea is located approximately 110 kilometres drive south of the Melbourne CBD, and is the most westerly settlement on the Mornington Peninsula.
Stroll the beach and pier walking paths, spot diverse birdlife in the wetlands, and visit a brewery or distillery on Hartnett Drive.
