There’s a particular kind of chaos that takes over a primary school hall when Spectacular…
A local couple’s travelling bookstore has quickly grown into a series of literary events, bringing together the community to gather around books. Bookneck was started in June by Carolyn Watson and David Moore, who began their careers as writers.
Following her first shoot with a mermaid at Rosebud beach, mother, registered nurse and underwater fine art photographer Jaye Selga was obsessed. That obsession grew into a distinct visual language built on breath-hold, fabric, movement and natural light, with portraits that sit somewhere between photography and painting.
Though not every couple chooses to walk down the aisle these days one thing is for sure, the ones that do, ranging from traditional to unique and unpredictable, are full of excitement and joy. Gone are the days when you could predict how the day was going to pan out as a guest. The new wave of wedding etiquette has arrived, and these highly-produced events are rewriting bridal culture and couture from the moment you receive the ‘Save the Date’.
By Lisa Bayley – Somerville, Tyabb and District Heritage Society Standing near the roundabout on…
In eighteenth-century Venice, a young girl did something almost unthinkable: she spoke out about sexual abuse. Against the odds, her testimony resulted in a landmark legal victory that challenged the conventions of the day. Centuries later, this extraordinary true story inspired Christine Balint’s fourth novel, A Single Witness.
By Ilma Hackett – Balnarring District Historical Society Captain Bryant Tonkin of ‘Tolcarne’ in Merricks…
I’m no famous designer, but when I style a vision that can reach the masses through an image, social media or a magazine, my work feels validated and seen. If I can evoke a reaction to my interpretation of beauty and art through fashion, it makes me extremely happy.
By Lance Hodgins The fishermen looked up from checking the nets they had hung out…