Mount Martha artist Melanie Bloom is on a journey of self-discovery, blossoming into her new…
Mornington jewellery designer Sally Rose welcomes clients into her cosy studio at The Nook on…
Wildlife painter Nicole Barros wanted to create an intimate art gallery where she could share space with other talented artists offering affordable art directly to buyers. For art lovers, art is not a luxury; it’s essential, a daily source of joy and inspiration.
Mornington author Anna Matilda, aka The Urban Nanna, is keen to share her wealth of knowledge about simple ways to live a more sustainable, efficient and economical life. Her bestselling book, Everyday Permaculture, is a beautiful, easy-to-follow guide to living in sync with people and the planet. Given the squeeze of the current economy, this ethos makes a lot of sense, but permaculture isn’t just a philosophy of low waste and economy; it’s also based in community, nourishment and kindness.
Never in a million years did Rosebud go-go dancer Vicky Sapkin think professional go-go dancing was in her future. In 2024, she established her business, 1960s Dance Party, and has since taught both private and public classes.
The sea serves as solace and salvation for Barry, a decorated Victoria Police Sergeant of over 30 years, who founded Operation Soul Surf (OSS) — a surf therapy program helping police, fire, ambulance, and defence personnel use the healing power of the ocean to manage work-related PTSD.
In her white weatherboard studio in Mount Eliza, overlooking the Moorooduc plains, award-winning ceramic artist, Manuela Ferstl throws and squashes, rolls and coils, concocts glazes and experiments with firing. She’s an artistic alchemist creating genuinely unique work.
When Mount Eliza anti-vaping campaigner Lily Ford began, she had only one objective – to…
I’ve always loved being outside – exploring, investigating, and spending time near the beach. Growing…







