Ashtyn Watkins-Shaw grew up on the Mornington Peninsula, loves cooking and has worked as a chef all over Australia. After a lifetime experiencing periods of anxiety and depression, Ashtyn realised through self…
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WHEN YOUR HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE GREAT THINGS CAN BE ACHIEVED AND THIS COULD NOT BE TRUER OF THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN A LOCAL BUILDING COMPANY OWNER AND A MOTORBIKE TOUR…
By Melissa Walsh Photo Yanni It has been said that clothing has a significant effect on self-esteem and confidence, and the volunteers at Clothes4U are in the frontline to witness this…
He’s six foot one, weighs 90 kilograms, and is a professional boxer and Australian Cruiserweight champion. She’s a five foot 10, slim, brunette international model who was runner up in the sixth…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni Married to a 30 year veteran firefighter, Carolyn has seen first-hand the good they do for the community, but also the devastating effects fire can have…
Jenny Angliss-Goodall smiles as she tells the story about throwing away her legs, then adds that two friends then planned to use them to make a standard lamp for their home in…
Growing up on the Mornington Peninsula, three brothers Tom, Dan and Ben Falzon could never have dreamed they would find their destiny away from the water and deep in the heart of…
By Andrea Louise Thomas Photos Yanni This story starts at 4 am on a balcony in McCrae. Peninsula artist, Andrew Grimmer was just about to start his day painting when he…
In 2005 Aimee Carter sold her hairdressing business and car to raise $25,000 to enable her to fly to Ghana and work as a volunteer at an orphanage, Ashan Children’s Home. It…