It might be hidden behind a ti-tree fence and foliage but the iconic Frankston roundhouse still stands proudly on the approach to Oliver's Hill, a testament to a post war era when…
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By Melissa Walsh Photos Gary Sissons Angelo Taranto strolls over to the Tyabb Railway Primary School from his massive 200 acres across the road where he has run Taranto Farm for decades.…
By Lance Hodgins Early on Tuesday July 9th 1867 two steamer tugs left Sandridge, Melbourne’s port, carrying 200 passengers on a clandestine adventure. The tugs were each towing several smaller boats to…
He’s been on the peninsula for years with his family holiday home. He uses only the best mushrooms from Benton Rise Farm in his restaurants and he is one in the trio…
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…
By Val Wilson, Mornington and District Historical Society The archives of the Old Post Office Museum in Mornington contain memories recorded by earlier residents of the town, such as the late Doreen…
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…
Main Street Frankston in 1875. By Peter McCullough “I come from a race, Mr. Ritchie, who take no insults from any man, even if they should come to the gallows for it,”…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni Is standing up on stage in your underwear as scary as it sounds? Corset’s not. Just ask burlesque beauty, Gemma Sheree, a burlesque teacher, hair and…