Rosebud couple Jack Van Der Zwart and his wife Arina had no qualms about becoming foster parents – even about their first foster child having special needs. At two months of age,…
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Sheree Marris is a force of nature who, by her own admission, “should’ve been born with gills, a sparkly green mermaid-esque tail and a breath-hold to rival a whale.” Just a few…
Josh Berry, the founder of 2 Pairs Each had an early education in altruism. Home-schooled as a kid, Josh travelled with his parents, volunteering in countries like Mozambique, South Africa and Cambodia.…
SINCE 22-year-old Ben Hocking tragically took his own life seven years ago, his sisters have thrown themselves into supporting others struggling with inner turmoil; and the loved ones and friends left behind…
By Muriel Cooper Photos Yanni Julie Saunders, canteen manager at the Crib Point Football Netball Club, must be the most decorated canteen manager in the country, with a lasagne that’s been called…
By Muriel Cooper Photos Gary Sissons For Phil and Kimba Wall, the State Emergency Services Chelsea headquarters is their ‘Orange Family.’ Entertainer and celebrant Phil joined twenty years ago, and Kimba has…
By Cameron McCullough Photos Gary Sissons & supplied Just after 6pm on 17 November 2021, the alert was raised. A fire had broken out in the vicinity of McClelland Drive in Langwarrin.…
By Joe Novella Photos Yanni & Supplied Local author Melo Calarco describes himself as a mindfulness and high-performance coach, but that doesn’t mean he works exclusively with elite athletes. “High performance coaching…
By Liz Bell Photos Supplied In a world where colours come to life and imagination takes flight, there exists a mastery that can transform mere air into whimsical wonders. Welcome to the…