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8. Into the Wild
Capel Sound wildlife photographer, Allison Premischook comes from the Cariboo Region of British Columbia. Her path to professional photography sparked during COVID lockdowns when each day she walked to the beach with her camera.
12. Backing Blokes
As health content manager at Healthy Male, with a PhD in medicine, Associate Professor Tim Moss plays a pivotal role in “Ask the Doc”, a series where he addresses a wide array of topics, some of which men may not normally be inclined to talk about including fertility concerns, sexual health, testosterone, mental well-being, and lifestyle choices.
16. Magic Music
In their boutique studio, Magic Mountain Records, in Mount Eliza, brothers Matt and Jack Harrison offer a full service to singers and musicians who want to record their music, have coaching, or co-write. Their attitude to music-making is community-centred and cooperative.
20. Literary Stardust
Award-winning Frankston author Irma Gold takes her readers into exotic worlds they may never experience for themselves - the shantytowns of South Africa’s Soweto in her latest novel, Shift and the steamy jungles of Thailand in her first novel, The Breaking. The intimacy and vibrancy of her prose puts the reader firmly in each setting.
32. Winter Warmers
Style editor Annette Sanfilippo pulls on her best boots and cosiest coat to head out for adventures, food and fashion on the peninsula.
37. Get Fresh
In a cosy nook under the clock tower in Mt Martha Village, The Green Bowl, a project born of COVID, is flourishing. Friends Sharalyn Marchant and Ange Pnini met as prep school mums and continued their friendship, including cold water swimming in the bay. As they swam, they talked about their food philosophies and found their passion for food gelled.
62. The Mornington Butter Factory and Creameries
In the 1890s creameries were being set up throughout Australia wherever dairy cattle were popular and the peninsula was no exception. This would be a new industry giving employment to people and providing a local supply of butter for those who did not make their own butter at home.
1 - 30 JUNE
Set sail with your best mate –with the Best Friends Ferry Sale. Whether you’re strolling the streets of Sorrento, wandering Queenscliff’s foreshore, or just enjoying a sea breeze, onboard snacks, good conversation and dolphin spotting – the ferry is better with friends. searoad.com.au
7 JUNE POINT NEPEAN PORTSEA MARKET
Just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge this market under the tea trees meanders through the national park near the quarantine station. Follow the sandy road through the stalls, stopping to have a chat to the bakers, makers and growers. Be sure to come hungry. Parking $5. Please, no dogs.
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The festival brings with it a host of talent and will showcase an exciting program mixing traditional and modern jazz, blues, soul, R&B, and other genres. The Mornington Winter Music Festival has something for everyone.
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11 JUNE SHE IS NOT YOUR REHAB
This 2025 Men’s Health Week, Matt Brown shares how healing childhood trauma and embracing vulnerability helps men break cycles of violence and build healthier communities.
7pm - 9pm
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7 - 30 JUNE EMMA DAVIES MPRG LOCAL FOCUS
Local artist Emma Davies transforms humble industrial materials into ethereal textile sculptures inspired by the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula.
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21 JUNE SORRENTO FIRE FESTIVAL
Held on the iconic Sorrento foreshore, the festival will feature an exhilarating lineup of fire performers, live music, and immersive experiences that will captivate all your senses. Foodies will be in paradise with a wide selection of gourmet food trucks. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fiery celebration! 3:30pm - 9pm sorrento.org.au
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Sound wildlife photographer, Allison Premischook comes from the Cariboo Region of British Columbia. It’s over 80,000 square kilometres of pristine forest, freshwater lakes and rivers. She grew up with bears, moose, beavers, racoons, and other iconic Canadian furred and feathered creatures. To her, the native flora and fauna of Australia is a wild and exotic contrast to where she grew up and she loves it.
Creativity comes from her mother, an avid quilter and maker of clothing who always encouraged Allison to follow her imagination. As a child, Allison loved to draw in charcoal and pastel, paint and take photos. She remembers borrowing her mother’s 35mm film camera when she was seven or eight. Her mum complained about Allison shooting all her rolls of film so when she was 10, her parents bought their daughter her first SLR camera.
these adventures on film. Her intrepid parents introduced their children to travel on road trips all across Canada, immersing them in the beauty of the Canadian landscape.
Becoming a professional photographer was not something Allison would have imagined for her future. She was a competitive gymnast from the age of three until the end of high school. Then she started coaching before giving that up to go to the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George. She studied graphic and web design, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in New Media Communications and Design. She worked at a newspaper in advertising and at a magazine doing layouts.
I want to bring more awareness to the wildlife we share our public spaces with
Allison spent a lot of time in nature with her family camping and hiking in summer and snowshoeing, sledding and snowboarding over the long winters, often documenting
International travel at 22 changed Allison’s whole trajectory. While her mother begged her not to fall in love with someone while travelling overseas, that’s exactly what happened. Allison met her partner Lou in New Zealand in 2009. Since then, they have lived in NZ, Canada and Australia. They settled on Australia when Lou got a great job as a firefighter. Allison’s plan of travelling for six months has turned into sixteen years overseas.
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I take wildlife portraits to give people insight into the animal’s life and experiences
Her path to professional photography wasn’t sparked by travel, but the opposite - COVID lockdowns. Each day, Allison walked to the beach with her camera. At first, she was focused on macrophotography, capturing flora, but that focus shifted when she discovered her love of native birds, especially the iconic kookaburra.
After lockdowns, Allison travelled further afield on the Mornington Peninsula discovering kangaroos, koalas and her personal favourite, the echidna. This is when her obsession with native wildlife took hold and she made the decision to go professional. Her first wildlife portrait was a kangaroo in winter, its exhale visible. Allison spends a lot of time with a mob of kangaroos at Seawinds Gardens in Arthur’s Seat and they seem to recognise her.
Living on the peninsula came about through serendipity. When she and Lou visited for a wedding, Allison commented that she’d like to live on the peninsula at some point. Accordingly, in 2016 they packed up their apartment in Richmond and moved to Capel Sound. "We love to hike, bike and paddle so it was a natural choice. Also, the peninsula has more of a community feel," she says.
Allison was getting a lot of positive feedback and sales requests on Instagram. Then a friend suggested that she sell her photos at markets. So, she set up a stall at Shoreham Market and
immediately loved the community atmosphere. Now she sells at Shoreham and Emu Plains Markets. Red Fox Pottery in Berwick also stock her work and it can be purchased through her website. Allison is looking to add some local shops to her range.
"I take wildlife portraits to give people insight into the animal’s life and experiences. I want to bring more awareness to the wildlife we share our public spaces with," she says. On her next trip to Canada, she’ll capture images of the iconic Canadian animals she grew up with and bring them to Australia. She thinks people will be flabbergasted at how large a moose really is. Imagine it standing 2.1metres at shoulder height!
"Australian wildlife is all new to me. I want to bring that same sense of wonder to Australians about Canadian wildlife," she says. Regardless of the continent, Allison hopes people will develop a greater appreciation for the lives of animals; they are a lot like us. In the future, she’s looking forward to teaching others how to capture animal portraits in her photography workshops.
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By Brendan Rees Photos Yanni
In2019, Associate Professor Tim Moss decided to walk away from a decades-long career in medical research, to take the summer off and spend time with his teenage sons.
It was meant to be a time to reset, enjoy life a little. He had become leader in perinatology – everything in the field of pregnancies and newborns – with a dedication to training research students.
Sorting out the wheat from the chaff from medical research is something that I quite like doing
But then COVID hit, and he wasn’t sure what would come next.
Unbeknown to him, that unexpected pause would open a door to something completely different – and what he didn’t know he was looking for.
A role came up at Healthy Male, a government funded notfor-profit organisation in Australia, focussing on providing evidence-backed information and resources on men's health and well-being.
It has now turned into a career he genuinely loves, including breaking down complex medical jargon into plain English and helping men make sense of their bodies, minds, and health choices.
“There's a lot of conflicting evidence: in research; somebody does a study and shows that coffee is good for you and then the next week, you see a study that says coffee is going to kill you,” Tim, who grew up in Frankston and now lives in Rosebud, said.
“Sorting out the wheat from the chaff in medical research is something that I quite like doing.”
As health content manager at Healthy Male, with a PhD in medicine, Tim plays a pivotal role in “Ask the Doc” series where he addresses a wide array of topics, some of which men may not normally be inclined to talk about including fertility concerns, sexual health, testosterone, mental well-being, and lifestyle choices.
He's also part of the newly launched “Dad Starts Now” podcast, which is helping men take charge of their health before trying for a baby and making the changes necessary to be the best dad possible.
“I like learning new things; I like helping people understand things. Teaching was one of the most fulfilling things that I did when I was a medical researcher, and I still have a hand in that now too,” Tim said.
Healthy Male was established almost 25 years ago, with their team of medical experts producing information for the public (through Healthy Male’s website), as well as education resources for GP's and other health professionals.
They also team up with Australia's foremost clinicians in men's health including educators and researchers in the field as well as advocating for men's health.
Additionally, Healthy Male has partnerships with organisations like the Australian Men's Shed Association and Movember, and collaborates with the Centre for Male Health at the University of Western Sydney on an annual campaign to raise awareness of men’s health issues.
“Each year, during Men’s Health Week, Healthy Male has a campaign to encourage men to look after themselves better, and this year we're encouraging men to visit their GP's earlier than they might otherwise,” Tim said.
He said while men were generally concerned about their health, “...they tend to go to the doctor a bit later than a female might if she had the same symptoms”.
“In some cases that can be a problem. If you notice a lump on your testis and you don't go and get it seen to straight away and you've got testicular cancer, there’s a risk of that cancer developing. The later that you see your doctor in the course of disease, the worse the outcome.
“What we're trying to do this year with Men's Health Week (9-15 June) is to get blokes to recognise that
their GP is the right person for them to go to when they have a concern about their health; they should consult their GP early.”
One of Tim's biggest concerns? Misinformation online and a bunch of social media influences, whom he explained “might be very happy to provide health advice, but they're not always well informed about what they're providing advice about, and sometimes the advice is wrong”.
“What we do at Healthy Male and my job in particular, is to make sure that the health information that we provide is the truth based on the best quality evidence.”
Speaking of men’s physical health broadly, Tim said the number of men meeting the national physical activity guidelines was high, with about two thirds of men getting enough exercise.
“But when it comes to eating, we’re terrible at it. About two per cent of Australian men eat enough fruit and vegetables every day. Although our bodies are resilient, males tend to behave in some ways that are bad for our health.”
For example, he said eating a pie every day for lunch “is not going to cause you much harm but it’s the accumulation of that sort of behaviour over years that means by the time you hit 60, you’re carrying way too much weight”.
The bottom line from Tim: “The true value of Healthy Male is that it's a place where you can go for reliable health information that's true”.
“We're not trying to sell you anything - and that's generally a pretty good way of knowing whether health information sources are valuable or not.”
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In their boutique studio, Magic Mountain Records, in Mount Eliza, brothers Matt and Jack Harrison offer a full service to singers and musicians who want to record their music, have coaching, or co-write.
The musicians, singers, songwriters, producers and recording technicians revel in cooperating with other creatives. Both have taught music, and Matt still teaches guitar, voice, and drums. Their attitude to music-making is communitycentred and cooperative.
Matt says, “My philosophy about music is about expression... what you’re feeling and how you express it. Both of us are songwriters so we look at music from a very creative songwriting perspective so in the writing of a song I think an idea is very elusive, and once you have the initial idea you have to let your intuition guide you more
My philosophy about music is about expression... what you’re feeling and how you express it
Jack says, “For me, it’s about emotion processing. I feel the best writers and the people who I take the biggest inspiration from are just people who put their raw emotions into their songs and are able to channel them, there are no barriers there between the emotions and the music, it flows freely and when you reach that level it is a very special thing and that’s where some of the best music comes from. You’re constantly trying to get to that place. It’s a flow state. It’s difficult to get to if you’re stressed.”
Is making music and expressing emotions especially important for men?
Jack says yes. “I have a personal connection with that. What we’re seeing at the moment is young men who are really confused, and they don’t know what to feel, what’s right to feel and what’s wrong to feel, because there’s such a collection of misinformation and people online spreading weird stuff. I think it’s incredibly important. When I sit down and
write something, I realise, ‘Wow, I didn’t need to know I had to get that off my chest.’ It brings you closer to yourself, your selfidentity and what is important to you.”
If you want a song from scratch or to co-write one with you, you’re in good hands. Jack says, “That’s something that we really love doing, is having someone come in, and maybe they struggle to access that creative flow. It’s about imagination and creativity, which are elusive things. It’s tough for some people even if they're great musicians.”
Matt and Jack have recorded around 40 artists now. They’ve developed a community network of musical creatives. “It’s a judgment-free zone,” Jack says. “When someone steps into our studio, it's like chilling in their lounge room. If they want advice, we will absolutely give it to them, but we’re not the type of people who go, ‘Here’s what you're doing wrong.’ We’re not that type of business. It’s more about nudging. ‘Maybe you could try this.’
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Matt adds, “We understand it’s a very emotionally charged industry and consent is the number one factor, but if someone wants a complete, raw, honest opinion, then of course, we’ll give it. That’s what I would want.”
Matt and Jack will also write and record music for podcasts. Matt has been writing music for a role-playing podcast, writing themes for each character, and says,” It’s been really liberating writing for a character rather than something personal. It was almost easier, because you’re taking your ego out. It’s a lot of fun.”
What do Matt and Jack think about the impact of AI on the music industry?
Matt says, “The dangers can come when people are just trying to go viral on the internet, and what I've seen a lot of in the last few years, particularly since Covid, is you get these very individual little bubbles, a solo person on their own trying to go viral. What we’re trying to do at Magic Mountain is create a counter movement to that and bring it back to a sense of local community instead of just a single person in a bubble. We’re trying to grow as a team with a whole community of people. The vision is that it will translate to the internet as we’re raising each other up as a group.”
Jack says the garage band is still alive and well. “I did that here last night with a few mates and it’s so much fun. There’s nothing better than getting in the studio with a bunch of equipment and having no time limit, having no ideas, and just hanging out and seeing what comes, what flows. Matt and I have been doing that for years.
Do Matt and Jack have disagreements? “Of course,” they laugh, “we’re brothers.” They confess to being almost blunt with each other. “You have to be, in order for things to be out in the open and understood, and I think in the creative process you have to be able to remove yourself and your own ego from an idea,” says Matt. “If you attach yourself to an idea, you can get really hurt if someone doesn’t like that idea, whereas we’ve been doing this long enough now to know that when someone has an idea, we try it and if it doesn’t work, it’s nothing personal. You just have to drop it and move on.’
Matt and Jack work with a variety of musicians across the Peninsula and beyond, as well as a variety of musical genres, but the overarching ones for them are Indie folk, rock and pop music, and electronic music. People find them primarily through word of mouth, a testimony to their professionalism. Matt says, “You cannot rush this, and you cannot do it for the money – it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, it’s building a community, which can take years. It’s a really beautiful thing to watch flourish.”
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Award-winning Frankston author Irma Gold takes her readers into exotic worlds that they may never experience for themselves - the shantytowns of South Africa’s Soweto - in her latest novel, Shift and the steamy jungles of Thailand in her first novel, The Breaking. The intimacy and vibrancy of her prose puts the reader firmly in each setting.
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I was always writing stories. It was just part of me
Once there, Irma slowly woos readers into falling in love with her characters before breaking their hearts. Irma doesn’t shy away from big issues like racism in Shift and animal exploitation in The Breaking . Her stories envelop the reader so that they care about these issues the way she does. It’s literary stardust.
Far from the troubles in her novels, Irma had an idyllic childhood growing up in the little English village of Amersham. With her parents and five brothers, home was filled with fun, adventures and stories aplenty. When she was nine, everything changed.
“In England I was in a little childhood bubble. Then I moved to Australia and it burst. We arrived in Melbourne during a heatwave. It was over 40 degrees every day. I remember thinking…what is this place? It’s hell,” she says.
It wasn’t long before Australia grew on Irma and her family. She and her brothers quickly assimilated, swallowing their posh accents. “I’m glad we moved here. I went back to England when I was 19. I remember seeing kids playing cricket on tiny streets in gloomy weather and thinking that was so sad.
I love the light, the sun and the bigness of Australia,” she says.
Stories have always been a cornerstone of Irma’s life. “I was always writing stories. It was just part of me. After revisiting England and travelling around Europe and Africa in my early 20s, I realised I had to get back to Australia and study creative writing,” she says.
She went to the University of Canberra for a Bachelor of Communications in Creative Writing. Irma started writing articles as an intern at Muse Magazine while at university. Over time she became the editor. From there she moved into book publishing where she has remained ever since.
Now, Irma is a full-time freelance editor. She writes books in the margins of her day job. “My ideal is to have two hours to write in a café a couple of times a week after school drop off. I aim to write 1000 words,” she says. Being an editor has helped her writing because she is unpacking structure, characterisation and pacing in novels on a daily basis. “I think the tight pacing of my first novel, The Breaking, came from my experience as an editor,” she says.
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Fiction, particularly literary fiction, has always been her main passion. Over the course of more than 20 years, she’s had many short stories published in all the best literary journals across Australia. Her debut short collection, Two Steps Forward , was published by Affirm Press in 2011. Irma has also published five children’s picture books.
“I’ve always been an adult author first and foremost. Children’s books were almost a detour because I had children and was always reading picture books to them,” she says. That said, when she finishes her next novel, which is set in Frankston, she has another two children’s books in the pipeline.
Irma is also founder and co-host of a successful podcast, Secrets from the Green Room with Karen Viggers. They are now midway through Season Six. “The podcast began because there are a lot of interesting conversations amongst writers that happen off stage. Over drinks at the pub it all comes out I love talking to other authors about their process and the whole publishing industry. The idea was that the podcast could help writers at the beginning of their careers to understand the industry; to get some of those behind closed doors conversations out into the open,” she says.
On top of working around family, writing, editing and podcasting, Irma is currently on a book tour to promote her novel Shift set in Kliptown, the most disadvantaged area of Soweto. Growing up, Irma was always fascinated with South Africa where her father was born and lived through apartheid. Reading Donald Woods’ Biko when she was 14 got Irma all fired up and she started researching the Freedom Fighters of Soweto.
Injustice is a theme that runs through all of Irma’s work. After she began reading about the Freedom Fighters, she wanted to visit Soweto, where the apartheid resistance began. She didn’t get there until her 40s, travelling with her brother. By serendipity, they met a man who showed them around Kliptown. Irma was struck by how it hadn’t really changed since apartheid. She wanted to bring this to light in Shift . She certainly does. It’s a riveting read.
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Mornington Peninsula contemporary jeweller, Lori Hakim is over the moon that her first solo exhibition, Undercurrent, is on display at her local venue, Frankston Arts Centre. Part of this year’s South Side Festival, the exhibition showcases her dazzling flare for abstract design while making a bold statement about human impact on local marine environments.
Lori was born in Frankston and grew up in Mount Eliza walking the beaches, frolicking in the water and soaking in the incredible diversity of the peninsula’s natural environment. One issue consistently came to her attention, especially along the beaches: litter, particularly plastics.
In Undercurrent, Lori reclaims her beloved shorelines, repurposing the rubbish she has found along the coast of Port Phillip Bay/Bunurong Country, into colourful, sculptural, one-ofa-kind pieces of jewellery and small sculpture. Like a bowerbird, Lori collects random objects that catch her eye. She has now curated them into an intriguing display of jewellery and small sculpture in her eye-catching solo exhibition.
Through meticulous crafting, Lori breathes new life into fragments of plastic waste, broken glass and forgotten toys. These environmental misfits re-join the world in a joyful reimagining. Undercurrent isn’t just about making beautiful objects from the flotsam and jetsam of our shorelines. It has a deeper message.
The exhibition is a clarion call to address the harm overconsumption and careless stewardship are causing to our marine environments. Lori hopes Undercurrent will start a serious conversation about protecting the natural beauty that makes Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula so unique.
While her jewellery has been a popular feature in the FAC foyer’s glass cases, this solo exhibition gives Lori the opportunity to spread her wings and showcase her sculpture too. The great thing about Lori’s jewellery is that every piece has its own distinct personality. No two pieces are ever exactly alike.
Making jewellery requires endless decision making and a constant quest for balance. Lori likes her work to be tactile, to feel substantial, but not too heavy to wear. "I like the work to have real feeling and presence," she says. Through trial and error, Lori discovers how far she can push each piece, balancing beauty and wearability.
Like the bowerbird, what catches Lori’s eye most is colour. Whether it’s the stones she chooses, her brilliant enamelling hues or the repurposed plastic and broken glass she fashions, her inspiration comes from colour. She loves combining vintage tones which she hopes are never forgotten.
Enamel work is uncommon in today’s jewellery market. It dates back to the third century and was most popular in the Victorian and Art Nouveau eras. It had a resurgence in the 1960s with costume jewellery. Part of the reason it died out is because the process is very fussy and challenging, but for Lori, that’s part of the fun.
"I like that I can experiment with enamel in modern ways. My approach is not traditional. For one of the pieces in the exhibition I have made my own enamel from beach glass that I crushed and fused to the surface of the metal, making a long necklace," she says.
Bold design has always appealed to Lori though originally it wasn’t jewellery she’d planned to design, but fashion. One of her favourite subjects at Padua College was Textiles so she went to RMIT to get a Diploma of Design and Technology in Fashion. Disenchanted with the fashion industry, Lori pivoted to a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Visual Arts, majoring in Marketing and Jewellery at Monash University.
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Her university work was mostly conceptual so she continued her studies learning necessary practical skills at Melbourne Polytechnic, and getting an Advanced Diploma in Jewellery and Object Design. "I realised when I went to Melbourne Poly that I could actually make a career as an artist," she says.
Lori had the opportunity to work alongside jewellers early in her career and worked at a contemporary jewellery gallery seeing all of the ways in which the 65 featured artists created jewellery.
Now Lori is studying a Certificate in Training and Assessment at Chisholm so that she can pass her skills onto future generations. She’s keeping it southside.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see Lori’s work at Frankston Arts Centre until July 19.
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This year, Frankston Arts Centre marks 30 years of creativity, culture and connection since opening its doors in 1995.
To celebrate the milestone, a special 30th Birthday Gala will be held on Saturday 7 June, headlined by Hall Stories—a heartfelt and humorous one-man show by acclaimed comedian, writer and actor Damian Callinan.
Created especially for this event, Hall Stories draws on real-life anecdotes, historical highlights and community memories to celebrate the people, performances and moments that have shaped the Centre.
“The love the audiences have for this place is palpable,” says Callinan. “I can’t wait to help capture the essence of this special venue and share it back with the people who’ve helped create it.”
Originally opened as the Frankston Cultural Centre, the venue has grown into a thriving hub for the arts, hosting everything from worldclass performances to school shows, workshops and exhibitions.
Friday 6 June, 7pm
Sammy J returns in a time-bending memoir that bounces through the life of a recovering attention seeker via song, stories and VHS tapes.
Sunday 8 June, 4pm
Experience the haunting beauty of Jackson C. Frank’s music, reimagined by Mick Harvey and Amanda Acevedo with a full band and string section in a powerful live tribute at Cube 37.
Friday 13 June, 12pm & 6pm
From the creative mind of bestselling children’s author David Walliams, don’t miss the screamingly funny Ratburger when it comes to life on stage, with stunning sets and charming puppetry!
Hall Stories by Damian Callinan takes place on Saturday 7 June at 7.30pm at Frankston Arts Centre. Pre-Show Cocktail Party from 6.00pm. Tickets for both the show and cocktail party are available.
Sunday 15 June, 2.30pm
A magical production with spellbinding moments from beginning to end! This full-length classical ballet production of the traditional tale is one of the world’s most loved classics.
Sunday 22 June, 4pm
ARIA Award-winning singer/songwriter, writer and broadcaster, Clare Bowditch celebrates life, love and music with heartfelt stories in this intimate afternoon performance at Cube 37.
Sunday 29 June, 7pm
Flanked by two powerhouse musicians, Harts and Kathleen Halloran, Kate Ceberano performs iconic Australian songs that have shaped her extraordinary 40 years on the road.
MPRG - OUR GALLERY
Saturday 14 June - Sunday 24 August
Do You Read Me. Text-based works from the MPRG Collection.
Inspired by Bruce Nauman’s use of text, this exhibition showcases works from the MPRG Collection that use words and language to convey meaning.
From the personal to the political, these works explore text as a material and subject, offering varied insights into human culture, history, memory and experience. The exhibition is supported by activations, creative workshops and talks and includes artists such as Juan Davila, Robert Fielding, Guerrilla Girls, Katherine Hattam, Gareth Sansom, Lisa Waup and more.
Image: Robert Fielding, (Deleted scenes) Generations 2023 (detail).
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Sunday 6 July - Sunday 12 October
In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2025, Mornington Peninsula Shire is proud to present a striking new public artwork by Gunditjmara, Kirrae Wurrung, and Bundjalung artist Skyla Lauch
The artwork will be featured as a prominent decal installation in Mornington, honouring this year’s NAIDOC theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Everyone is welcome to the official opening at Mornington Library, Sunday 6 July where Skyla Lauch will share her inspiration behind her design. A proud young leader from Bunurong Country, Skyla’s work brings a strong local voice to this year’s celebrations.
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Monday 23 June
Are you a Mornington Peninsula creative? Join The Creators Network connecting like-minded creatives and artists.
Next event: Somerville Mechanics Hall — an evening celebrating the talented creative women of the Peninsula.
Panel discussions will be led by Tracee Hutchison — award-winning broadcaster, writer and producer.
Meet our panellists: Dunja Rmandic — Director, MPRG Eleesa Howard — Founder, Hello Creatives
Holly Ryan — Artist & Graphic Designer
Kelly Nash — Theatre & Comedy Performer
Inanna Indigo — Musician & Manager Connection, inspiring conversations and live music from Emily Jane Pritchard
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MORNINGTON
The Art of Connection
Friday 6 June - Friday 4 July
This exhibition features artwork from many participants in the Women and Mentoring (WAM) program.
HASTINGS
Monique Masters
Until Thursday 3 July
An artist of over 30 years, she shares her joyful and expressive works in oils, acrylics, mixed media, and ink
SOMERVILLE
Somerville’s ANZAC Legacy
Until Tuesday 10 June
Honouring locals whose service and sacrifice embody the ANZAC spirit.
Image: Jaimie Lee Daniel, Little Miss Dream Weaver
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If you’re aged 18 to 25 and ready to kickstart your creative career, the Young Creators Mentorship Program is for you.
One day a week for three months, you’ll work with a professional in your chosen creative field — from writing and acting to animation, music, dance and more. Mentees will be paid for participating.
Delivered in partnership with VicHealth to promote creative careers.
Complete the Expression of Interest form on our website and take the next step in your creative career.
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By Annette Sanfilippo
Believe it or not, winter is upon us. Yep, who would believe that up until a couple of weeks ago we were wearing bikini tops and basking in the sun on the beach. It’s a bit of shock to the system, and we have had a huge delay in pulling the boots and coats out of the cupboard. So why am I excited?! Winter is the perfect season to pause and immerse yourself in things to keep you warm, cosy, and nurtured.
While it is tempting to stay indoors, there are so many wonderful things to enjoy once we step outside the front door. Some of my favourite winter days start by zipping up my suede boots and picking out a fun coat from my extensive but practical wardrobe. (Some may beg to disagree). There is something powerful about layering up in your winter armour and hitting the streets on an adventure.
Everything about winter is fashionable! Did you know that immersing yourself in the cold can actually trigger the release of endorphins, which can heighten your mood and increase your resilience? We'll need that extra strength to carry us through the coming months, so now is the time to nourish the mind, body, and spirit. Let the Mornington Peninsula embrace you with its comforting charm, leading you on stylish escapes and memorable adventures to truly savour.
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One of our top pastimes is treating ourlseves to great food and wine. This season, get ready to be spoiled with some of the finest culinary delights and hospitality experiences the region has to offer. Venues have started creating sensational price-pointed packages, (hello steak night), to keep us coming back over the cooler months. The idea of sharing a meal with a friend, discovering an inspiring art gallery, a truffle hunt adventure, open fireplaces, or quaint candle lit corners for a slow sip or an afternoon tea and treat excites me.
As each new season approaches, we naturally start thinking about our wardrobe, especially now, after the unpredictable weather we've had, and a refresh and tidy-up is likely in order.
Time to sort the t-shirts from the hoodies and make our favourites more accessible for our seasonal escapades.
Get ready to embrace your inner 'knit-wit' this winter, as fashion takes a cosy turn; everything and anything to wear is all about knit one, purl one! If you haven’t purchased merino, possum, alpaca, cashmere or cotton lately, then be prepared. Fashion houses have reimagined their collections with rich weaves and knits, transforming dresses, pants, suits, vests, stockings, and skirts into bold, textured silhouettes. The trend? Wearing it all in monochrome for a sleek, effortless look.
from showing the most amazing old school customer service, has years of experience and is a wealth of insightful knowledge about all her stocked treasures, many made in Australia. Finds from brands like PC Collection, Bridge and Lord, Lamington and Noble Wilde NZ are just waiting to be unearthed. With many unisex styles and some exclusive standout pieces, Tracy will make sure you find the right style and you're fitted perfectly, and if your size or colour isn’t available, she will contact her suppliers and do the best to get it delivered to the store as soon as possible for you. Now that’s worth supporting.
The trend is wearing it all monochromed for a clean, unfussy look
Some days it’s nice not to brave the elements and it’s ok to pop on the ugg boots and find solace in your own surrounds. Winter helps us hibernate and recharge, and slowing down needs to be a practice we take part in whenever we can. Taking a break from the digital world is quickly becoming the latest trend, with more people embracing the idea of switching off and focusing on themselves. Maybe it’s time to rethink what a “new story” really meansturn endless scrolling into a turn of the page, and lose yourself in a good book instead Or pick up a copy of Essence magazine, sit back, and enjoy our stories, and discover the hottest spots, even in the chilliest weather. Eat, drink, and wear the rainbow this season, as rich hues like plum, grape, truffle, and vibrant greens come together to delight all your senses.
This season’s highlights include wide belts with bold, statement hardware to cinch the waist and add a playful edge. Printed, oversized coats with vibrant pops of colour will define your unique style and quickly become your must-have statement piece. With striking contrasts, bold graphics, and an array of textures, it’ll be hard to stop at just one.
So where to find these pieces? If you haven’t yet uncovered Rosebud’s hidden gem, Detendu, it’s time to explore your new goto haven for all things knitwear! Owner Tracy Mann, who apart
Wherever you choose to enjoy the winter season, be sure to embrace the beauty of our peninsula, support some of the incredible businesses, and find a nuanced activity to enjoy. Take a plunge, or simply splash your face with that icy cold water, wake up those endorphins, and head out for some exciting, feel-good shopping adventures.
PS - Tracy, I’m coming for that divine Trelise Cooper quilted long coat!
Fashionably yours, Annette
By Muriel Cooper Photos Gary Sissons
In a cosy nook under the clock tower in Mt Martha Village, The Green Bowl, a project born of COVID, is flourishing. Friends Sharalyn Marchant and Ange Pnini met as prep school mums with daughters the same age at Mt Martha Primary and continued their friendship, including cold water swimming in the bay. As they swam, they talked about their food philosophies and found their passion for food gelled.
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It's an option for a healthy, wholesome, Friday night takeaway
Ange says, “During COVID, we just wanted to make really good food and get nourishing food out to our community, and we needed it to be local. In the end, we found an amazing community kitchen and started a lease. Back then, we were handing the bags to people as they drove through the driveway. Then, when restrictions eased, we were offered this little space under the clock tower where we could stick to our idea of creating two meal menus a week, making quality food for busy people. We open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, mid-week meals and a weekend meal, so you could always have a healthy go-to meal in your fridge.
Sharalyn adds, “It's an option for a healthy, wholesome, Friday night takeaway. Here in the village, we can chat to our customers and explain why we do, what we do, so it’s perfect.”
“For us, it’s all about flavour,” says Ange. “There are so many different types of food: different cuisines, different nationalities… people follow a flavour trail. We are busy, we are moving quickly, we want to eat well, we have to nourish ourselves, and we need to have a choice of good, healthy, clean food.”
The Green Bowl has four local mums in the kitchen who’ve been together from the start. Ange says, “We have a great time. We have our tunes on, and we love our menu, which is a seasonal, rolling one, including Christmas, one of our busiest times, so people get not only nutritional value but also interesting food. They get to try things that they haven’t tasted before, with lots of different spices and cooked in different ways. We start early, prep all morning, and then come down here and set up. As a small business, we’ve got all the hats on.”
Sharalyn is coeliac and so has had many years of experiencing those challenges. Being inclusive around the table as much as possible is important to her.
“In designing our menu, we found that we were plant-based, gluten-free in everything that we offered, with a variety of vegetables, because there are so many people these days who have their challenges as they all meet around a table to spend time together. People can add a protein, and they can add bread so that everyone can eat together.”
The Green Bowl’s regular fare is three different dishes each Tuesday and Friday; some customers only order one, and some order all three. Coming into winter, warming meals like curries are on offer. Ange and Sharalyn also make their own curry pastes, and spice and seed mixes from scratch, and carry products from other Mornington Peninsula artisan food and beverage vendors. They also source their fresh produce from a local Mt Martha food co-op, ‘Jointly’, which provides fresh produce straight from the farm or the market.
The Green Bowl’s tiny, funky shop front used to be a backyard bar in someone's house. The pair discovered it on Facebook Marketplace. “It’s been a great find,” Ange says. “We got it modified and had the fridge put in. It's perfect to show off everything we create, and people feel they can approach us.”
What if the demand becomes so great that they need to find a bigger space?
“Then we’ll shapeshift,’’ Ange says. “We’ll learn and grow and change and love with whatever is good for our customers and good for us.”
All the food scraps from The Green Bowl are delivered to the Mr Martha Community Garden for the worm farms, and the resulting fertiliser is shared with the community. Their bowls are compostable or can be put in green waste, and the lids are recyclable. Their brown paper bags are brought back and recycled when Sharalyn and Ange shout out on social media. It’s reuse, repurpose, recycle for this dynamic duo. Customers appreciate it so much that they drop off limes and lemons from their own gardens.
Ange says, “That’s how we choose to celebrate the area that we’re in.”
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HASTINGS RETAIL STORE
WINE TASTINGS, BOTTLE AND CASE SALES
LOCATION: 2080 Frankston - Flinders Rd, Hastings
HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm
PHONE: 9596 4278
DROMANA WAREHOUSE STORE
BOTTLE AND CASE SALES ONLY
LOCATION: Unit 5, 3 Trewhitt Court, Dromana Industrial Estate
HOURS: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am until 5pm
PHONE: 9596 4878
With a massive oversupply in Australian wine right now, mainly due to export sales to China ceasing abruptly, we have managed to secure large volumes of premium wine from famous wineries in South Australia.
Selling at less than half the normal retail price are highly regarded brands from the Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Barossa and Clare Valley.
Unfortunately, we cannot advertise these brands as it was part of the condition of sale to us, but you won’t be disappointed! Not so good for the Australian wine industry, I know, but great for you and us, and we are helping the wineries too!
Flinders is a beautiful and historic coastal village overlooking Western Port, located at the point where Western Port Bay meets Bass Strait. Flinders is a 73 km drive south of Melbourne's Central Business District.
Flinders is an appealing holiday destination due to its scenic coastal location amongst rolling green hills and the fact that commercial development seems to have forgotten this town, instead preserving the area's natural beauty and scenic views.
The town was named by George Bass after his friend, the explorer and British naval officer Matthew Flinders. Settlement commenced in 1854 and many pioneers and settlers are buried at the Flinders cemetery. Flinders Post Office opened on 7 March 1863 as the population grew.
Fishing and providing timber for the railways were important early industries. Fishermen settled in cottages on the beach near the jetty, where the catch was kept alive in floating coops before being sent to market.
A number of historical buildings exist within the town, complemented by several antique shops, restaurants and cafes, chocolate maker, a village store and the 125 year-old Flinders Hotel, with adjoining hotel.
At the most recent 2021 census, Flinders had a population of 1,103.
In recent times, Flinders has become a hub for the arts with seven galleries along the main street.
Attractions along the coast include Bass Park which provides spectacular views down to the Flinders Jetty and across Western Port, as well as being home to a monument dedicated to George Bass and Matthew Flinders who were the first explorers in the area.
The weedy sea-dragon, whose habitat is beneath the Flinders Pier, attracts snorkelers from around the world to view this unique marine creature. This area is also popular for sailing, fishing, and other watersports.
The Flinders Golf Course is situated above the cliffs and ocean beaches to the south, overlooking the Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary and bordering the Mornington Peninsula National Park. To the west of Flinders, just off Boneo Road, is The Blowhole which includes walking tracks along the rocky coastline and over huge bluestone boulders.
Around 12 kilometres west of Flinders is the small community of Cape Schanck, known for its golf courses and the historic lighthouse situated at the rocky southernmost tip of the peninsula.
After petitions and protests from locals, the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council voted unanimously on 7 September 2021, to save the Flinders Pier from demolition to the inner section, because of significant historical, social, aesthetic, and environmental reasons
Freshly brewed coffee is a musthave, and Flinders' coffee haunts are second to none. Be sure to check these local hot-spots out on your next visit to this stunning town.
Take a break from your grocery shopping and enjoy a delicious freshly brewed coffee at our coffee bar when you next visit the Flinders General store. Sit down or takeaway.
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Lovely cafe with superb coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating great for all weather, with a fabulous alfresco area at the back with lots of tables and toys to occupy the kids. Excellent breakfast menu and gourmet foods.
This Family owned and run business pride themselves on their houseroasted coffee, great meals (eat in or take-away), famous house made cakes and extensive wine list. Sit by the toasty fire in the winter or enjoy the sun filled courtyard on those warmer days.
FLINDERS FRINGE FESTIVAL is once again firing-up the creative arts calendar with a cosy curated Winter Warmer program July 25-27 2025. This ‘off peak’ initiative presents a toasty selection of comedy, projections, music, art, poetry, meditation and ‘hands-on’ creative experiences to entertain and warm the spirit of Mornington Peninsula residents and visitors alike.
Highlights include an improvisation workshop with Emily Watson, the ever popular Art Room experience with printmaker and painter Helen Kennedy, a return performance of the summer festivals sold out show Are We Dead Yet? starring Alan Pentland and
Liz Hicklan, Yidaki meditation with Lionel Lauch and animated projections of Joshua Searle artwork by Mick Russell on ‘Don’s Wall’… and if that’s not enough to keep the home fires burning; join us for an artist’s talk with Liz Walker, book a table for a very special Trivia Night or get an act ready for the OPEN MIC session. Activations and events will utilize local venues Flinders Civic Hall, Cook Street Collective, Plonk and Stink wine bar, St Johns Anglican Church, Pho@ Flinders, and the Flinders Bowls Club – this is one Flinders weekend not to be missed!
Flinders Fringe encourages local artists to create and present inclusive, interesting and experimental events not readily available to Mornington Peninsula audiences. It is a not-for-profit entity led by co-founders Melissa Jackson (Artistic Director) and Claire Thorn (Executive Producer).
Ms Jackson says ‘the benefits and importance of the creative arts can’t be underestimated –As the previous three Summer festivals have proven there is a thirst and appreciation for the creative arts on the Mornington Peninsula. These programs bring people and community together, they offer engaging and memorable experiences, boost the local economy and provide opportunity and promotion to local and visiting artists. The Winter Warmer aims to ignite the off-peak season with a small selection of entertaining and interactive experiences in local venues.’
Join the creative swell and ride the artistic wave that is Flinders Fringe – a festival to spark imagination and inspire us all. Flinders Fringe Festival is generously supported by Mornington Peninsula Shire, our partners, donors and our audiences who buy tickets. For more info and to book go to flindersfringe.com.au
Located close to the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula, Flinders is an appealing holiday destination due to its scenic coastal location and nearby rolling green hills. Enjoy leisurely walks, a hit of golf overooking the ocean, The Blowhole, coastal walks, food and wine galore at restaurants, cafes and nearby vineyards, and browsing antique stores and art galleries.
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Step into the mysterious world of truffles this winter with an unforgettable experience at Flinders Truffles.
Led by our adored and highly trained truffle dogs, Lucy & Enzo, you’ll venture through rows of oaks to uncover the elusive black truffle - earthy, aromatic and utterly irresistible. Go beyond the hunt and learn to clean, grade and prepare truffle, then reward your senses with a fireside feast of our famous 4 cheese and truffle toasties and rich truffle soup.
Come for the hunt or simply drop by the farm gate to soak in the views, warm yourself by the fire, and enjoy fresh truffle creations. Take home this season’s freshly unearthed truffles, or something truly special from our new decadent truffle products, including crispy truffle chilli oil, versatile truffle dressing, truffle mustard, truffle salt, butter and more...
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Meet the husband-and-wife team behind Violeta Finance.
When Carl bought his first home in his twenties, he did it on his own. No broker, no support, and a whole lot of paperwork. Later, when he and Jo were upgrading to a larger home to suit their growing family, all while juggling work and parenting, they realised just how unnecessarily hard the process still was.
That experience sparked an idea: what if there was a better way to help people through the home loan process?
So they created one.
Violeta Finance is a family-run mortgage broking business built for real life. It's local, down-to-earth, and focused on helping everyday people get the finance they need without all the stress. Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, or investing, Carl and Jo are here to make the process easier, faster, and far less overwhelming.
Carl is the mortgage broker. Calm, clear, and straight to the point. You won’t get financial jargon or fluff from him, just honest advice and solid support. His own experience with banks taught him how important it is to have someone in your corner.
Jo handles operations and marketing. She makes sure clients feel supported. As a busy mum herself, Jo knows just how precious time is. That’s why Violeta Finance is set up to be flexible, approachable and family-friendly. Meetings around school hours? Babies welcome? Always.
Carl, Jo, and the team at Violeta Finance handle the tricky stuff behind the scenes so you don’t have to. They explain things clearly, take the stress out of the process, and never make you feel silly for asking questions.
With access to a wide range of lenders, they’ll help you find a loan that actually suits your situation (not just whatever the bank suggests first). What clients love most is feeling genuinely looked after. You’ll get honest advice, quick replies, and a team that truly cares about getting the best outcome for you.
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At Seaside Bathware, we believe bathrooms should be as beautiful as they are functional. As a family-run small business based right here in Mornington, we take pride in offering a personalised, down-to-earth service that larger retailers simply can't match.
Step into our welcoming showroom and explore five fullsized bathroom displays, carefully curated to inspire and help you visualise your dream space. From modern minimalism to timeless elegance, our displays showcase a wide variety of quality products, fixtures, and styles. We offer everything from tapware, vanities, and tiles to full bathroom fit-outs – all carefully selected for both quality and value.
We’re also proud to feature a fully compliant NDIS and Aged Care bathroom display, thoughtfully designed to meet accessibility needs without compromising on style. Whether you're updating a family bathroom, planning a renovation, or seeking a practical solution for a loved one, our team is here to help you every step of the way.
Visit Seaside Bathware in Mornington and discover the difference of shopping locally, where expert advice and genuine customer care are always part of the experience. Book a free 1-hour consultation with one of our knowledgeable showroom consultants and let us help bring your bathroom vision to life.
In a significant development for the Mornington Peninsula property market, Flynn & Co Real Estate has merged with Darren Sadler and the esteemed Woodards brand, forming Woodards | Flynn & Co. This strategic alliance combines the local expertise and community ties of Flynn & Co with the extensive resources and broader reach of Woodards, aiming to enhance service offerings and market presence in the region.
Flynn & Co was founded in 2007 by Michael Flynn, a local agent with an ambitious vision: to create a real estate agency that was deeply embedded in the Mornington Peninsula community— one that valued relationships, trust, and genuine service over transactional dealings. Launching a boutique agency is never easy, but Michael’s timing presented an extraordinary challenge. Within a year of opening its doors, the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008 sent shockwaves through the global property market.
For most, this would have been an impossible headwind. But Michael’s resilience, with the help of his small team, coupled with his unwavering belief in the strength of the local community and property market, saw Flynn & Co not only survive but build a reputation for integrity and results. As the market slowly recovered, the agency established itself as a trusted name, known for its deep market knowledge, personalized service, and unwavering commitment to clients.
In 2022, Scott Joyce—who had been mentored by Michael over several years—brought into the company as a director, bringing fresh energy and perspective to the leadership team, and further strengthening the agency’s position in the market.
Darren Sadler’s professional journey began in the trades, working as a qualified plumber—a career that grounded him in the values of hard work, reliability, and practical problem-solving.
His natural rapport with people and interest in property led him to pivot into real estate 12 years ago, beginning in a small local real estate firm. Darren soon found himself being very busy with both new developments and residential sales across the Mornington Peninsula.
Known for his tireless work ethic, straightforward communication, and a results-driven mindset, Darren quickly earned a reputation for delivering consistently strong outcomes for his clients.
The merger creates one of the most influential real estate offices on the Mornington Peninsula, significantly strengthening their market presence.
This new combined entity will be a formidable player, equipped to handle a wider range of properties and attract more buyers and sellers, positioning itself as a dominant force in the local industry.
For clients, this means access to greater resources, a broader network, and an enhanced ability to navigate the evolving property market with confidence.
This merger represents far more than a simple business consolidation—it is a renewed pledge to the local community.
With both agencies deeply rooted in the Mornington Peninsula, their union strengthens a shared dedication to serving the region’s real estate needs with integrity and professionalism.
Vendors can continue to benefit from the Smartre sale offering, which includes a no sale, no charge marketing option— underscoring the agency’s commitment to client-focused service.
At the same time, supporting local initiatives and fostering community trust remain central to their mission moving forward.
With a shared vision and complementary strengths, Woodards | Flynn & Co is well-equipped to navigate the evolving market landscape, offering clients unparalleled service and results.
This is not just a new name on the signboard—it’s a promise of better, smarter, and more connected real estate services.
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Our itineraries provide a comprehensive guide of daily activities tailored to accommodate all levels of mobility.
There are no hidden extra costs.
Please phone or email to request a detailed itinerary.
Confirmation of your booking necessitates a deposit of $200.00 accompanied by a completed booking form.
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Enjoy a stress-free holiday from the outset with our door-todoor pick up and return service (Metropolitan and Mornington Peninsula)
I look forward to our future travels.
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9 DAY OUTBACK QLD & LIGHTNING RIDGE
Sunday 24 August - Monday 1 September 2025
Immerse yourself in a true outback experience and discover some of Australia’s most unique outback towns on this fascinating tour.
Cost: $3,850
Per person twin share/double. Single supp $590
Please pay $200 deposit before Friday 11 July
4 DAY SPRING HOLIDAY GIPPSLAND - LAKES ENTRANCE - ORBOST - MARLO
Monday 29 September - Thursday 2 October 11 2025
Join us for a 4-day holiday through Gippsland’s picturesque countryside. We’ll visit Sale, Lakes Entrance, and East Gippsland’s oldest vineyard. Explore the historic timber town of Buchan, and enjoy lunch with stunning estuary views at the Marlo Hotel in Orbost.
Cost: $1,370
Per person twin share/double. Single supp $130
Please pay $200.00 deposit before Tuesday 29 July
6 DAY PORT LINCOLN EYRE PENISULA SA FLY/FLY
Friday 31 October - Wednesday 5 November 2025
Port Lincoln is the seafood capital of Australia, located on one of the world’s largest protected natural harbours. Enjoy 5 Nights staying at the Port Lincoln Hotel, whilst touring the scenic Eyre Peninsula.
Cost: $3,380
Per person twin share/double. Single supp: $560
Please pay $200 deposit before Thursday 31 July
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A $125,000 life-changing opportunity for artists
Sorrento, VIC – 28 June 2025 – The inaugural Sorrento Art Prize (SAP) is set to make history as Australia’s richest art prize, awarding a life-changing $125,000 to one outstanding artist. Running from 28 June to 31 August 2025, the SAP will feature works from 60 shortlisted artists selected from over 1,000 national applications, including five talented artists from the Mornington Peninsula.
The opening weekend kicks off on Saturday, 28 June at 2:00pm with a free public event that includes the official award announcement. The celebration continues into the evening with the SAP Gala Party at 7:00pm, with tickets available through the official website: www.andgalleryaustralia.net.
A Bold Vision with Two Ambitious Goals
The vision behind the SAP is twofold. First and foremost, it was born from the desire to offer an artist a truly life-changing opportunity, free of the usual constraints that often accompany major awards. The $125,000 prize is designed to empower the winner to invest in their practice without strings attached— whether through purchasing a studio, paying off debts, traveling for inspiration, or simply dedicating a year exclusively to their work.
“We didn’t want to impose themes, essays, or conditions. We just wanted to see their best work,” says the SAP curator. “We’re artists ourselves, and we know how rare this kind of support is.”
The second motivation is local: to promote Sorrento as a yearround cultural destination, especially in the off-season months.
“Sorrento in winter is a hidden gem - crisp morning beach walks, cozy restaurants, wellness retreats, boutique shopping, and a thriving art scene with seven galleries to explore,” they explain.
“SAP is a natural extension of our efforts with the Sorrento Chamber of Commerce to invigorate winter tourism.”
A National Snapshot of Contemporary Australian Art
The selection process was rigorous and intensely personal.
“We received over 1,000 applications and looked closely at each one,” the curator explains. “I’m looking for innovation, material skill, and above all, an authentic voice. Then I ask: how does the work make me feel?”
Rather than relying on metrics like artist CVs, gallery representation, or prize histories, the curator focused on the emotional and narrative power of the artworks. The final 60 were chosen for their ability to reflect the human condition and share compelling stories of contemporary Australia.
“There were moments I’d step away from my desk and walk along the Sorrento back beach to reflect. I’d think about each workdid it evoke joy, sadness, nostalgia, or surprise? That emotional resonance was the deciding factor.”
Across Age, Region, and Practice
While the selection wasn’t based on quotas, a natural balance emerged. The shortlist includes emerging, mid-career, and senior artists from across Australia, with particularly strong representation from Victoria and New South Wales. Interestingly, the process uncovered a heartening trend - many older artists who had long given up on applying for prizes submitted work, and several have been selected.
“This was one of the most inspiring outcomes of SAP,” the curator shares. “These artists have spent decades refining their voices, and it’s an honour to showcase them alongside fresh, emerging talent.”
More Than Just a Prize—A Cultural Movement
Beyond the main $125,000 prize, SAP will open new doors for all 60 shortlisted artists, offering them national exposure, connections, and the chance to be part of a significant cultural event.
The Sorrento Art Prize is more than just an exhibition - it’s also a series of public programs including artist talks, events and school holiday workshops happening in the SAP Shed, a pop up space just 350mt from the gallery.
Visit www.andgalleryaustralia.net for our program updates.
Opening Event & Prize Announcement: 28 June 2025, 2:00pm – Free Public Event
SAP Gala Party: 28 June 2025, 7:00pm Tickets via www.andgalleryaustralia.net
Exhibition Dates: 28 June – 31 August 2025
The artists of the Ampilatwatja community of Central Australia have titled their new exhibition at Everywhen Art, Anaty Anaty Apmer - or Heartland.
These artists have carved out a unique place in contemporary First Nations art. Rather than depicting the iconography of dreaming stories, they feature the countries on which the dreaming stories ‘sit’ and the plants used for bush medicine. As these joyous paintings show, their lands include sweeping treestudded vistas which support a rich variety of flora and fauna.
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6. Ineffectual
11. Self-important
15. Firearm
16. Denture
17. Fashioning
18. Relieve
21. Pencil rubbers
22. Available at premises (2-4)
23. Striking tool
24. University compositions
28. Difficulty
30. Drug addict
32. Penny-pinching
35. Borders on
37. Snooze through alarm (5,2)
38. Under way (of plan)
40. Offence
43. Generators
45. In pursuit of
47. Finances
48. Overlooked
52. Irish Republican Army (1,1,1)
53. Military equipment
56. Set flush with surface
58. Less industrious
60. Nunneries
61. Small ducks
62. Express road
64. Spy group (1,1,1)
65. Toddler
67. Gradually abolish (5,3)
69. Considerable
72. Heavenly
75. Paper rounds
77. Eye part
78. Dry
79. Abate
81. Aviator, Amelia ...
83. Food professionals
84. American lizards
86. Wolf's cry
87. Utilisation
90. Leotard fabric
92. Twinge (of pain)
93. Grins
95. Funeral procession
96. Hiker
98. Buddies
99. Consume (3,2)
100. Lower leg joint
101. Hurting
102. Thunderous sound
103. Peruse quickly
104. Unit of power
106. Basil sauce for pasta
110. Carved brooch
113. Male children
115. Trounce
116. Cold-blooded animal
117. Patriotic hymn
118. Sleazy gaze
119. Zones
122. N African nation
125. Parsley or mint
126. Retribution
127. Of shipping
129. Stricter
130. Flexible pipe
131. The one here
132. Wine vat
133. India/China continent
134. Douse
137. Apparition
138. Lauded
142. Cloth scrap
143. 2240 lbs
145. Aerosol container (5,3)
146. Wood-shaping machine
149. Rebellious youth
151. Joined forces, ... up
152. Red/yellow mix
154. Inventions
156. Confer knighthood on
157. Receding
159. Houston's state
161. Mexican dip
163. Herring relative 168. Henpecking
171. Whiff
172. Trembles
176. Secreted amount
177. Sharper
180. Double
181. Electric cord
183. Terse
187. Felt hat
188. Judges, ... up
190. US cotton state
191. Market on TV
192. Proceed (from)
193. Dopey, Doc or Bashful
194. Formed (of conclusion)
195. Water boilers
196. Bullfighters
197. Ringlets
1. Magazine edition
2. Yawning gulf
3. Frostily
4. Therefore
5. Compensates for
6. Achievements
7. Glacial period (3,3)
8. Out of action (4,2)
9. Throwing weapon
10. Foist (upon) (4,3)
11. Lord
12. Intended
13. Marine world
14. Coward
19. Camera glass
20. At that time
25. Actor, ... Neill
26. Of hearing
27. Sink in middle
29. Healing gel, ... vera
31. Properly positioned, in ...
32. Pig enclosure
33. Cross
34. Slimy gunk
36. 50s bohemians
39. Car distance gauge
40. Arm bone
41. Troubling
42. In truth
44. Beauty queen's ribbon
46. Travel by bike
47. Trip over
49. Respected expert
50. Beginning of era
51. Warps
53. Lounge seat
54. Liqueur, Tia ...
55. Tidy
57. Sloping (typeface)
59. Michaelmas daisies
63. Adore
66. Giveaway
67. Sacred songs
68. Sometimes, once in ... (1,5)
70. Onto terra firma
71. Hooked (fish) with pole
73. Allow
74. Hire agreements
76. Printed bulletins
80. Stargazers
82. Corrosion
85. Gape stupidly
88. View favourably
89. Choux pastries
90. Parasites
91. Risked
94. Overhanging roof edges
97. Comic actor & director, Woody ...
104. Reneges (on debt)
105. Two's company, ... a crowd (5'1)
106. Glossy shoe material, ... leather
107. Coarse tobacco
108. Spend freely, ... out
109. Mauve shrubs
111. Horse's neck hair
112. Extra people
113. Execute on the block
114. Holy day of rest
120. Redecorates
121. Took turns at 123. Cruelty
124. Sundry
127. Worry
128. Last-mentioned
135. Expect
136. Raw
139. Tehran natives
140. Antelope
141. Fencing sword
144. Cab
147. Tallies
148. Fireside shelves
150. Plays (the fool)
153. Highly excited
155. Cosmetics house, Elizabeth ...
158. Beer
160. Greenish blue
162. Land measure
164. Primate 165. And not 166. Solar timepiece
167. Marks of shame
169. So!
170. Kip
172. Rectangular courtyard 173. Claim
174. Exhilarated
175. Cuts timber
177. Flair
178. Precise
179. Internet post
180. Rough sketch
182. Accomplishments
184. Reproach
185. Russian mountains
186. Maples & poplars
187. Current crazes
189. Transmitted
By Ilma Hackett - Balnarring and District Historical Society
In the 1890s creameries, where cream could be separated from whole milk for the production of butter, were being set up throughout Australia wherever dairy cattle were popular. It was believed that the butter trade could equal the wool trade as a major export. The peninsula was no exception. This would be a new industry giving employment to people and providing a local supply of butter for those who did not make their own butter at home
Possibilities explored
The parent company was the newly-founded Mornington Butter Factory which was gauging interest from surrounding dairying communities before setting up a factory. The proposal was to have branch creameries at Boneo, Shoreham and Balnarring supplying a central factory.
A meeting was held at the school in Shoreham in October, 1893
to explore the possibility of setting up a creamery at Balnarring or Shoreham. Enthusiasm for the venture was high. The parent company sought two things. The first was enough people willing to purchase shares to cover the cost of setting up the building and machinery needed in each location. The second was a guaranteed supply of milk. There were already a number of dairies in the area and it was thought the milk supply was assured. Milk would be taken to the creamery, the cream separated, and the skim milk returned to the supplier.
Many thought the factory could also embrace not only butter and cheese but also ham and bacon curing and the preservation of fish, rabbits, fruits and vegetables.
A committee was appointed with two representatives from each interested locality to canvass their area for people willing to support both the sale of shares and to guarantee a supply of milk. At a similar meeting held in the Mornington area enthusiasm was such that land was donated by A. Cook and J. Cain for creameries to be established at Mornington and Boneo respectively.
In June of the following year a meeting was held at Moorooduc to make the final arrangements to establish the Mornington butter factory and creamery. Discussions centred on where the main factory should be sited. These became rather heated at times but it was ultimately decided that it should be on Boundary Road (now Derril Road) in the vicinity of the Bittern (West) School and about two miles from the Moorooduc railway station. This decision led to the resignation of two representatives with another two following in support, but eventually they were persuaded to reconsider and withdraw their resignations.
Once the site for the Mornington Butter Factory was chosen, work began on its construction. Cream would be delivered from the creameries to the central butter factory twice a week. Whole milk could also be received at the butter factory and undergo separation there. A cool room and deep well were dug by hand. A supply of good water, fresh and of a low temperature, was essential for the factory. Refrigeration was provided by steam power
The scheme had been taken up at once by the Boneo community and in 1894 a meeting was held to start up a creamery on the land donated by J. Cain. The sale of shares would guarantee the construction of the creamery. Consequently, four hundred shares at ten shillings (10/-) each were offered and eighty were taken up quickly with the remainder soon sold to ensure the creamery went ahead in the area. In 1896 a tender was let to construct a stone-lined cellar for the cool storage of cream during the summer months. It was hoped that the supply of milk and cream could be kept up to keep the creamery also working during the winter months. That year at the Horticultural Show it was proposed that a £1/1/- (one guinea, equalling one pound, one shilling) prize be given for the best cow in milk with a 10/6 (ten shillings and sixpenny, half guinea) prize for second. More and more farmers were making provision for dairying on a large scale.
Discussions continued throughout 1894 and the following year Shoreham man, Mr. Riley, donated a ½ acre of land immediately adjoining Stony Creek for a creamery to be built on the site. The new creamery at Shoreham went ahead and was officially opened on 24th October, 1897. Mr Downward M.L.A., who opened the creamery, praised the co-operation between the land owner and pastoralists. He pointed out that the surrounding land was splendid pastoral land which should make the venture a successful and profitable one. Newspaper reports stated the creamery promised to be the best on the Peninsula.
Balnarring was still hopeful of having its own creamery. In 1896
the directors of the Mornington Butter Factory informed the Balnarring community it would “gladly welcome any opportunity to extend the company’s business provided the residents could come up with the money to cover the cost of the creamery building and plant”. The butter being produced from the area was of excellent quality according to reports from the Melbourne market and from London.
Balnarring is rejected
However, the creamery in Balnarring was not to be.
In 1900 Balnarring was still pressing the Butter company. Dairy farmers promised a milk supply from at least 136 cows and a subscription in shares covered about two-thirds the cost of establishing a creamery. Once again the Butter Company promised to give the proposal “full consideration”. It was noted that during that year there had been an increased output from the factory and that satisfactory prices had been obtained both in London and locally. But despite this, it was felt Balnarring as a district could not guarantee a sufficient supply of milk to make a creamery profitable.
Shoreham had run into trouble in September 1898 when a boiler failure caused twenty-three days of lost production. The boiler that had been installed was a second-hand one and had not been inspected before installation. Moreover, it was found that the water from Stony Creek which was used to supply power for the creamery’s machinery, contained salt and other minerals “injurious to ironwork”. A new boiler was needed. It was also decided to build a dam for future water supply. This additional cost cut into the profits of the company.
Moorooduc Butter Factory sports, 1908
Above: Athletes sprint towards the line featuring R. A. Firth, E. Connell, P. White and L. Garlick
Below: Spectators dressed for the big occasion
butter factory picnic day
The creameries and the central butter factory at Moorooduc did well for a number of seasons. The company introduced a Picnic and Sports Day for the district. This was held annually in March from 1897 for the suppliers, shareholders and friends of the company. The venue was ‘Penbank’ the property of Mr E Jones which was described as an ideal spot for such an event.
The ‘Mornington Standard’ newspaper reported that the Picnic Day in 1902 provoked a good deal of interest and amusement. That year a detailed report of the day was missing. The reporter sent by the newspaper to cover the event was a ‘new chum’, unfamiliar with the district. He took the train to the Moorooduc station and asked directions from the only person he saw.
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He was told of a short cut across the paddocks which found him wandering miles from the picnic site. When he eventually arrived, it was time to leave again in order to catch the train for his return trip. However the program for the day was outlined in the newspaper which also noted the presence of Mr A Downward MLA. The program included events such as an obstacle race, three-legged races, age races for boys and for girls, a wheel barrow race, a married ladies’ race, a chopping contest and a donkey race. There were also events that included horses. The Butter Factory Picnic Day was one of the social highlights of the district for just over a decade.
Local school children were given a holiday so that they could participate.
The success of the dairying venture was not to last. The good seasons of the 1890s were followed by a spell of dry weather in the early 1900s that affected the milk supply. By 1902 the butter factory had a total output of 55,711 pounds of butter of which 6.5 tons was exported to London and 18.5 tons was sold locally. The milk suppliers were getting 3d (three pence) per gallon, a figure some thought unsatisfactory. They asked for an increase to 5d but this was turned down.
At the June meeting, it was recorded that 1902 had been an unfavourable season. There had been a ‘serious mortality of milch cows in the district’ with a subsequent drop in the milk supply.
In 1906 profit from the factory had dropped from £1,678 to £1,012. It was decided to close the Shoreham creamery for the months of April, May, June, July and August. The company hoped to restart in September.
At the annual meeting of the Mornington Butter Factory in 1908 it was reported that the factory would close. The dry season and subsequent scarcity of grass had had a paralysing effect on the dairy industry. The factory would not re-open until supplies were guaranteed.
Unfortunately, dry seasons continued to make butter production unprofitable and the butter factory and creameries supplying it remained closed.
The building that had been the butter factory stood in Boundary Road until it was finally demolished in 1960.
References:
Information from contemporary local newspapers via Trove and from the Flinders District Historical Society.
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