By Andrea Louise Thomas Photos Yanni Sometimes the harshest realities can bring out the best in human nature. For grief counsellor Minnie Humphreys, her own journey through loss and grief deepened her…
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By Danielle Collis Photos Gary Sissons As a young child, Grace Perrin would eagerly look forward to arriving at the airport, begging her parents to arrive ahead of schedule so she could…
By Erica Louise Photo Gary Sissons When we struggle with our mental health we seek guidance from health professionals. But sometimes the examination table is turned and our doctor’s emotional health is…
By Andrea Rowe Photos Yanni When most people talk of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria (CWA) they inevitably fall into referencing apron-clad grandmothers serving scones at local shows. But lift the…
Custom wrapping. Not many of us know what that means exactly but the crew from Exotic Graphix in Carrum Downs is world famous for it. “Basically, it’s putting giant stickers on vehicles,”…
By Erica Louise Photos Yanni If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, ‘Who you gonna call?’ The Mornington Peninsula Paranormal Society (MPPS)! The MPPS is a group of zealous individuals who conduct…
By Erica Louise Photos Yanni & Supplied Following in the footsteps of similar community gatherings in Europe, the first Mornington Peninsula Repair Café opened its doors in Rye two years ago. Since…
Have you ever attended a funeral and during the service learned remarkable facts about the dearly departed that you wished you’d known before? And, what about the valuable life-lessons and stories that…
Strong, determined and resilient are all good words to describe restaurant owner, Michelle Zedda, but underpinning all of that is a kind heart. Having faced serious challenges in her life, she bravely…