Asheda Weekes
Not only writing for Gippslandia, but Asheda Weekes is also our Editorial Assistant too.
Gippslandia was a missing piece of my teenagehood. Returning back to Australia (to regional Victoria no less) from cosmopolitan Singapore left me feeling disconnected. Being a young, angsty creative, and craving the city, it was hard to find my place.
If I had had Gippslandia in my corner then, I think I would have felt differently a lot quicker. As it provides a platform to connect to other creatives, the community and share stories. I want other young people to feel that way too – to be inspired by the region and the people living in it.
Asheda is based in Nilma North and Melbourne.
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Deadly: You are what you wear.
The many initiatives of Deadly Wears seek to create social change, together. Read more
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Do you speak 'Internet'?
It’s hard to deny that these quirky words are having an impact on communication. Read more
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Listen closely.
Listening to nature allows us to intimately sense the world around us... Read more
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Reeds, duckshit and wet leather footballs.
The adventures of Gippsland’s backyard explorer Beau Miles. Read more
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Right on time.
Lealah is the epitome of influencer culture, and she nails TikTok clip creation. Read more
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Chasing the scoop.
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High on Colour.
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From a Flicker to a flame?
Oscar Grant runs his own show. He literally wrote, directed, produced and performed his own show. Read more
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In-tents experiences in Gippsland.
If you love camping, without really camping, then this is for you. Read more
ArticleChange
For the love of bees.
Bees are freaking cool, and they do so much more for us than we give them credit for. Read more
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Future foundations of sustainable living.
Assemble strive to nurture a community vibe and they’re committed to shaping a culture of living... Read more
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Thomas Crosbie
Thomas shares his experiences on being active in community projects, owning a small business &... Read more
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Loving art yourself, and not yourself in art.
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From little things, big things grow.
Some of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program alumni share insights on what’s shaping... Read more
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The good fight.
Social justice campaigner Meghan Wright tells of how one tweet led to an internship at one of NYC's... Read more
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Up in smoke.
Adventurous photographer and filmographer, Hayden Pedersen on how adventure, storytelling and... Read more
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Tim Modra.
Warragul-based Modra Technology has its tech in 40 countries worldwide, Tim Modra shares his... Read more
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Cream of the crop.
Asheda Weekes thoroughly enjoys the inaugural Harvest Fest and its four pillars of ‘Grow, Make, Eat... Read more
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Flexible homes for all.
For people of sudden or prolonged disability, the potential to change their abode is a lifeline. Read more
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Lessons for life.
The continuous sharing of collective interests forms a community. With teachers like Dani, Ama,... Read more
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Sisters are doin’ it for themselves.
Women only make up 16% of Australia’s total STEM workforce—that’s a problem. Introducing the STEM... Read more
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A.C. to D.O.P
Samuel Broeren has toiled in the creative industries and now works on several ads, music clips and... Read more
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Snake vs Liger.
Esther Olsson's art depicts life through a child-like lens, bursting with bold colour, loud... Read more
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With the sound of music.
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