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Maits Rest - Otway Ranges

Maits Rest is a stunning, yet easy 30-minute loop walk through one of the few patches of temperate rainforest within the Otway Ranges not far from Apollo Bay. Authors own photo.

Photography

The Great Ocean Road

Cavernous caves formed along the Great Ocean Road in the soft rock and eventually became majestic arches framing the sea. The surf and storms were relentless and eventually, the arches collapsed to make the towering stacks we see today soaring up to 45 meters in height.

Performing Arts

Dragons in Bendigo!

Bendigo, in Victoria, has both the oldest, and the longest, Chinese parade dragons in the world. Anne shares with us her memories of the dragon being awakened to take part in the Easter Monday Parade. Image: pinterest.au

Seascapes

Sandy Shapes on the Shores

I love the constantly "changing patterns in the sand" so I thought I would share some images and some ‘sandastic’ facts about sand.

Landscapes

Colin Morris takes us to the Pink Cliffs of Heathcote, Victoria

Melbourne photographer Colin Morris takes us to the "Pink Cliffs Geological Reserve" in Heathcote, Victoria. And once more we are inspired by Colin's photography and the beautiful landscape of Victoria.

Celebration

Melbourne Cup - Hats are the Essential Accessory!

Melbourne Cup hats and fashion are the hallmark of Melbourne Spring Racing glamour. It would be a dream to wear a hat created by Rose Hunter who has won numerous awards over her career as a milliner which spans more than 40 years. Photo: Jane

Neighbourhoods

Arts Precinct - Bayside

Sharing the space of old industrial buildings is a thriving community of artists tucked away in individual studios. This hidden gem is located in Advantage Road, Highett - just a short walk from my home in Sandringham Victoria.

Mansion

Magnificent House Museums - The Johnston Collection

The Johnston Collection is located in a terrace house on a quiet suburban street in East Melbourne which was the final home to William Robert Johnston (1911-1986). Known as Fairhall, it’s a hidden little known treasure.

Exhibition

Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition

If you live in Melbourne, Victoria or are visiting please put in your diary that there is a Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition on at the Mission to Seafarers in Melbourne. Sydney artist Kevin McKay, a firm favourite of ours has a painting in the exhibition which is on from 30 Sep to 16 Oct.

Neighbourhoods

Coastal Capers

Last week my partner and I had a couple of days off and did some local travel launching from "Kilcunda" each day. Kilcunda is not far from Wonthaggi along the rugged coastline of Bass Strait – the stretch of water between mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Mansion

Magnificent Mansions – Rippon Lea

Rippon Lea is quite a gem, set within 14 acres of gardens and located 7kms from the Melbourne CBD. The architectural firm Read and Barnes, was appointed by Frederick Sargood to build the home.

Landscapes

Stepping through the landscape with Jenny Carrington

I want to introduce you to one of the most interesting, creative & versatile artists from Central Victoria - Jenny Carrington. We are going into the Australian bush with Jenny as she produces a landscape a day!!

Outback

Jane and Anne's Tour of Northern Victoria and SouthWest New South Wales

Jane & Anne are off on a trip to Broken Hill in SW New South Wales. We will keep you up to date with the sights & art that abounds in this area. Today Bendigo - learn how William Dexter from Melbourne in Derbyshire stood with the Bendigo diggers!

Nature

A Sandringham Sunset

It’s autumn in Australia and at Easter time in Melbourne its often cold, wet and winter. On Easter Saturday this year it was like a summer’s day with a magical sunset. Credit - Author's photo

Seascapes

Hover over Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia

Relax while you look out over Port Phillip Bay and marvel at the "Winhover" sculpture created by Lenton Parr.

Gardens

Blue Lotus Water Gardens

The Blue Lotus Water Gardens is nestled in the foothills of the Yarra Valley on the outskirts of Melbourne covering 14 acres with magnificent ponds and gardens features a range of waterlilies and lotus plants. (my own photo)

Celebration

Celebrating 100 years for Castlemaine artist Peggy Shaw

Today we celebrate the 100th birthday of Castlemaine (Central Victoria) artist Peggy Shaw. Peggy is a watercolourist painting specialising in flowers from wherever she can get them - the wild and in the garden.

Architecture

Victorian Desalination Project and Ecological Reserve

The Victorian Desalination Project (VDP) in southern Victoria includes one of the largest single ecological restoration projects undertaken in Victoria. The project was announced by the Victorian Government in June 2007 when Melbourne's water storage levels dropped to 28.4%. Photo my own.

Childrens Art

Loch Village - promoting inspirational art by local kids - Part 2

During Covid lockdowns, we discovered creative ways to do traditional things. During our recent trip to Loch Village, I was intrigued about the story behind the artwork in the main street. Photo my own

Architecture

Loch - a village of friendly folk - Part 1

Nestled in the verdant hills of South Gippsland is the beautiful Loch Village. Anchored at the eastern end of the main Street, the Loch Brewery and Distillery which occupies the former Union Bank building (1902), makes the perfect starting point to stroll around the village. Photo my own

Murals

Art Murals of Sandringham

Blank walls and traffic light signal boxes painted with attractive art murals in my suburb of Sandringham, a beachside area of Melbourne, Victoria. The colourful art works are being funded by a grant from the Victorian Government to our local Bayside Council.

Murals

The Cavalcade of Transport - Wall Mural

Today we discover an almost forgotten wall mural by Melbourne artist Harold Freedman. The mural, celebrating land travel development over 100 years, has now been relegated to relative obscurity at the back of a shopping centre in Melbourne CBD. Image: theage.com.au.

Victoria

The Stick Shed at Murtoa

The Stick Shed, a grain storage facility, built over 4 months in 1941-42 as emergency bulk wheat storage is located in Murtoa, western Victoria. It covers 16,000m2 under roof and measures 265 metres long, 60 metres wide and almost 20 metres high at its apex.

Animals

Teenage Wallabies and other Creatures in the Grampians National Park, Victoria

The animal life in the Grampians, Western Victoria is abundant and spectacular especially in Spring as the babies are just so delightful. Emus are unusal but the teenage wallabies are even more entertaining as you will see if you watch the video.

Victoria

The Majestic Grampians

Grampians National Park is Victoria’s fourth largest national park and known for its majestic waterfalls, dazzling spring wildflower displays and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas.

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