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Come home to the arts.
Introducing - Gippsland Performing Arts Centre - A world class venue where you can come home to the... Read more
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GOAT ON A GOAT ON A GOAT*
A review on the greatest Jordan's of all time...(*In my humble expert opinion.) Read more
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Vast.
“East Gippsland really shows its true colours at night..." declares skilled astro-landscape... Read more
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Thinking & creating.
Looking for new sources of inspiration? These fantastic art books are great for thinking... Read more
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Inspiring.
Artist Donna O'Callaghan is on a roll with a TV episode and new exhibitions. Learn her local... Read more
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On the hunt for big billies and creative freedom.
Meet Stratford's David Luxford: respected taxidermist, artist, author, actor and bow-hunter. Read more
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Whistling winds.
The Bogong Centre for Sound Culture sound recordings provides unique insights into the dynamic... Read more
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Bringing mystery, screams and the region to the big screen.
Filmmakers, Alana and Ed set out to craft something that was connected to Gippsland and their lives. Read more
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Life’s a circus.
Lily Akers shares why she’d love to see the circus arts become more readily available. Read more
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Blue Medicine.
People came from far and wide to attend the 25th Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival. Read more
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The Catch Up.
The opening of the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre created the perfect opportunity to reconnect. Read more
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Listen here: The benefits of audiobooks.
As well as knowledge, audiobooks can also help build listening, critical thinking skills and more. Read more
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Quiet reflection.
The calm works of Inverloch-based artist David Burrows provide a counterpoint to the loudness of... Read more
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Noise + Sound.
Lower your head between the speakers and immerse yourself in Bec Cole's epic playlist. Read more
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I think of Beethoven.
Based in Metung, Jo Sabey is a visual artist whose work is informed by the spirit of home. Read more
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Hands beat hard.
Rokeby craftsman Roger Terrill opens up about creating African drums and the rewards you can find... Read more
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Make waves.
Did you know that the fastest vibration we can hear is 20,000 vibrations per second?! Read more
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Consciousness itself.
Andy Stewart shares how music replenishes and inspires in a way nothing else can. Read more
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Sweet nothings.
We hope this edition of Gippslandia has you pricking your ears up too. Read more
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Understand this.
Here is a more personal piece from Gippslandia 21 – a conversation between a mother, daughter and... Read more
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Alice Pepper.
Alice Pepper, a Gunai artist has been turning to art to heal. Read more
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Dream weaving.
Meet the Leongatha author and illustrator Pat Dale who's latest book is dedicated to “Australian... Read more
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Aunty Phyllis Andy & Josephine Jakobi: Shaped by the lake.
Two icons who have been shaped from growing up on the water's edge. Read more
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Fresh opportunities.
Opportunities occur when 'Aboriginal business [is] back in Aboriginal hands'. Read more
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The Last Jeraeil.
One of the most significant ceremonial locations has been relocated. Read more
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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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Perspective.
Photographer Lauren Murphy shares the power of renewal she experiences while walking the ancient... Read more
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Steve Ulula Parker.
Millowl's Steve Ulula Parker on the importance of being a mentor, creating art and what fills him... Read more
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Amy Hood.
Often busy with her grandchildren, Amy Hood keeps pen and paper close for when inspiration strikes.... Read more
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Charmaine Sellings.
Meet Charmaine Sellings of the now-famous firefighters from Lake Tyers Australia’s first... Read more
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Gippsland: An alternate route.
The road less travelled by Australians is the expedition into ourselves as a Nation. A journey... Read more
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Big sky stories.
For First Australians, the night sky encompasses philosophical, spiritual or scientific... Read more
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In your blood.
Mapping the incredible journey out of Africa, into Gippsland, through your DNA. Read more
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Ronald Edwards Pepper.
Ronald Edwards Pepper on the vivid, large-scale artwork he created for the Melbourne YIRRAMBOI... Read more
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Eyes open.
Here are some key reads on Australia's ancient knowledge that can be a benefit to us all. Read more
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Where the Land Lies.
A meaningful exchange with community Elders assisted Jo Scicluna in determining which landscapes... Read more
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Wallung Githa Unsettled.
Wallung Githa Unsettled questions the official remembrance of the past and acknowledges the violent... Read more
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The beginning.
To begin Gippslandia #21, we present a selection of key creation stories from the Kurnai Nation. Read more
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Lost in the story.
When children interact with books they become more involved in the reading experience. Read more
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Patricia Vickers-Rich & Thomas Hewitt Rich.
A tale to motivate you to stare at some rocks when passing along the Bass Coast. Read more
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Beautiful decay.
Oli Sansom explains, "It’s the closest thing we have to time travel". Read more
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Finding your way.
Lauren Murphy shares her reflections and learnings on her first exhibition, and wants to encourage... Read more
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I've said all the dumb things.
If saying the wrong thing was an Olympic sport, Matt Dunn would be in a green-and-gold tracksuit. Read more
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Potato. Patarto. Graffiti. Graffarti.
The fact of the matter is that we’ve been writing on walls since we lived in caves 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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Language as a time machine.
The idea of immigrants’ native language being frozen in time is super fascinating. Read more
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Language, son. Language.
Dictionaries are a key to how language is best applied to communicate effectively. 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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Language and reluctant readers.
The Reader's Emporium provides some terrific tips for encouraging a hesitant reader. Read more
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Welcome to Gippsland.
No matter how you say it, you’re very welcome in Gippsland. Read more
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Superpower.
Superpower is the first published story of 13-year-old Magnus Percy: a youngster with an immense... Read more
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A tantalising time in Traf?
Our backyard really is the best place to run away to. Read more
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What happens next?
Acclaimed potter Owen Rye, lets us in on his secret for keeping things interesting throughout his... Read more
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Mauzie’s Most Marvellous Vintage.
Mauzie’s Most Marvellous Vintage is an enchanting repository of lovingly curated couture and... Read more
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A story we’re lichen.
With a Little Kelp from our Friends is a beautifully illustrated exploration of the planet’s most... Read more
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The leap.
With some downtime and a shift in focus at work due to the pandemic lockdown, Nicole Mammarella... Read more
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Extra chicken salt?
The local takeaway joint never lets us down! We'll have a Chiko roll and a choccy Big M thanks! Read more
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Spirits of Collaboration.
Two Gippsland makers are coming together with a mix of the old and new. Read more
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Rhyme, rhythm and reading.
Stories with rhyme and rhythm make the story more playful and memorable, here's a reading list to... Read more
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Rising again.
The Phoenix Trail is a celebration of the creative and human spirit that rises up and continues... Read more
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School for UNtourists — MKII
The FLOAT crew have partnered with NGV to launch the new School for UNtourists program at the... Read more
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Rare Earth & Red Pigs.
A profile of Toora artist and entrepreneur Anne Roussac-Hoyne. Read more
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The silken seas & painterly paddocks of Warren Reed.
With a remarkable eye for capturing Gippsland's coastlines, you'll get lost in Warren Reed's paint... Read more
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Wide Open Studios.
Take a peek into the secluded studios of these West Gippsland artists. Read more
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Keep drifting back.
Tea Tree Hill is a 1963 Beach shack located in Venus Bay, offering the perfect space to disappear... Read more
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Neglected by humans. Transported by ghosts. Made art by Aaron.
Aaron Shead creates witty in situ pieces from marine debris, highlighting the need to have urgent... Read more
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Lockdown and two crocheted camels.
Capturing the sleepy town of McLoughlins Beach. Read more
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A new Island home.
Sue Doyle recently escaped the city to live on the Island. Read more
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Unapologetically raw.
Craig Ruddy's shortlisted portrait of Uncle Bruce Pascoe is a moving portrayal of a man beloved by... Read more
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Nine Australian books to enjoy summer with.
Summer reading with Australian fiction. Read more
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Suits you...
Gippsland's nudibranch is a fashion explosion crawling off the coral catwalk. Read more
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The Spaghetti Stains are here to stay.
The Spaghetti Stains is an all-female three piece band with a rad name and rad sounds derived from... Read more
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Tough enough?
Team Gippsland was fortunate to be one of the 66 teams selected for the World’s Toughest Race:... Read more
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Stimulating Arts Package.
Let’s talk about the Arts Stimulus Package. The government assistance package with the sauciest... Read more
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A welcoming contribution.
Gippsland Immigration Park recognises the substantial contributions of migrants to our communities Read more
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Memories from afar.
Through these projections, the past simultaneously sits with the present, providing a bridge across... Read more
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Helen Timbury.
Meet the artist behind the stunning flora and fauna linocut prints. Read more
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Knowledge is independence.
Mabel from TAFE Gippsland shares her passion for education and the hurdles encountered by migrants... Read more
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Visa troubles.
Susan Murphy shares the challenges and motivations in securing a visa when immigrating to Australia. Read more
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Shared culture.
Aunty Carolyn Briggs has led the way in embracing the cultural diversity of our community and... Read more
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Running away with the circus.
Rowenna and Alyson share their story about life on the road with Cirque du Soleil. Read more
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Seán Ó Gabhaín is ainm dom. Cé sibhse?
Does living abroad change your understanding of home? Read more
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Mountain climbing.
A thought-provoking book on climbing the second mountain in life. Read more
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Borun & Tuk.
Borun, the pelican, and Tuk, the musk duck are the parents of the five Gunaikurnai clans -... Read more
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The punk & the pries†.
Wedged between devastating bushfires and a global pandemic,‘Two Last Names’ launched their first... Read more
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Never tear us apart.
Let’s hear it for Gippsland’s Mass Online Band and their cracking collaborative musical project... Read more
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Future’s made of virtual reality now.
As a global pandemic began asserting its influence on our lives with every uncovered sneeze, the... Read more
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Leave no subject behind.
Throughout his storied career, Walkley award-winning political cartoonist Mark Knight has sparked... Read more
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Ode to the scallop.
FLOAT will soon inhabit the Slipway in orange and white as a tribute to the humble scallop. Read more
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Podcasts killed the video star.
Be all ears as we meet the voices behind some of our region’s most captivating and rewarding... 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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You need more screen time.
Here’s a round of applause to all the parents juggling youngsters at home through the lockdown.... Read more
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A wise hairy elephant.
Phillip Island author Chris Flynn delivers the chuckles and chortles with his latest release,... Read more
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To sell is human.
Media is in the business of influencing how and what we think about. Here are 14 thought-provoking... Read more
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Writing moments.
Entries are open for the 2020 Bass Coast Prize for Non-Fiction, one of the richest competitions for... Read more
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Touch the sky.
As part of the 2019 ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE festival, Gippsland Art Gallery celebrated the work of one... Read more
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Gravity.
A picture says a thousand words is an adage you’ve heard before, but as you delve into the fashion... Read more
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Peddling for progress.
It’s stories like Jake’s that not only touch us, but hit us hard and drive Tim, and the other... Read more
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Roar!
Raymund is scared of many things. But, most of all, he is afraid of the night... Read more
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*Film stars.
The LYS is a youth-led, adult-guided initiative that endeavours to empower the young people of the... Read more
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High on Colour.
Step aside Monsteras and Agaves; Australian wildlife is making a comeback as the main source of... Read more
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Lumping it.
Lumping it zine is a printed space created by individuals to represent their ideas about various... Read more
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Heart inked into your sleeve.
Ian Christensen has lots of tattoos. Or maybe just one, as they have all joined together! Read more
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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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The Art of Rehabilitation.
The Coal Hole. A pile of dirt or a cool arts project? Read more
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Christmas class.
Like all good Christmas stories, this one begins in the waters of Scotland and involves dead seaman… Read more
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You’ve got to hear this!
Read this interview with Sounds of Summer's Kate Adkins, then quickly get your tickets to this... Read more
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The Misadventures of the Travelling Quirkus.
A tale worth sharing of the everyday interactions between five personalities living in the confines... Read more
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A deeper imprint.
A fascination with birds has been a seam running through Martin King's work since the very... Read more
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Nobody’s holding your hand baby x.
A poem by Kaitlyn Francis on suburbia and the hills of home. Read more
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From wood to wedge.
As a method that requires no heavy machinery, low impact forestry relies on a keen eye to identify... Read more
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Island life.
Island life has worked its magic and the new, relaxed setting has proven to be a creative catalyst... Read more
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Wilderness.
Andrea Kinsmith of the Reader's Emporium reviews two books on preserving our wild. Read more
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A thousand tides.
Vera Möller is a mixed-media artist who current has an exhibition 'A Thousand Tides' at Bunjil Place Read more
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Colour me, bad (AF).
“Clothes make the [wo]man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” Read more
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Loving art yourself, and not yourself in art.
Theatre-maker, Declan Greene is toiling away at shaping the stories that will make the Australian... Read more
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Hungry?
Author Simon Sinek noticed that real leadership was actually a by-product of a person’s caring... Read more
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Part 2: the raw side of Emma.
Nineteen-year-old fine artist, Emma Hearnes is championing the creative youth of this region for... Read more
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Part 1: the raw side of Grace.
Self-taught artist, Grace Ware's project - Gippslandian Women - kicks down the stigmas around... Read more
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Hot Paddy Cakes.
From the beginning, the Paddy Cakes have been killing it. Their first gig was in Inverloch; 50... Read more
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A–Ware—ness.
Grace Ware's shaking things up with her multi-faceted practice that includes prints, textiles,... Read more
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Why so serious?
Why are so many of us continually embarking on the epic quest to find the fountain of youth? 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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Sync/swim.
Homegrown fashion extraordinaire Laura Campbell recently collaborated with a bespoke swimwear... Read more
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Diggin' deep.
Photographer Andrew Northover unearths a world of colours, textures and tones amidst the heavy... Read more
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Frank & Flora.
An amazing collection of stories & photographs that share the inspiring environment-focused... Read more
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Alison & Woollyfoot.
Renowned South Gippsland illustrator, Alison Lester can’t remember a time when she didn’t love... Read more
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Deeper listening.
PollyannaR on learnings from First Australian artist Ronald Edwards-Pepper & Gunai Kurnai... Read more
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stART ’em early.
As East Gippsland Art Gallery demonstrates, art can act as a catalyst for positive change within... Read more
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Faces of the universe.
For proud Gippslandian Alarna Bell, her makeup artistry has been the gateway to a rewarding,... Read more
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The Dominance Factor.
Dr. Hannaford's, The Dominance Factor shows us how to understand and value the diversity in how we... Read more
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Hall and Oates.
South Gippsland has shown that not having a major arts centre in your region isn't a barrier if... Read more
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Prologue.
PollyannaR, our arts contributor dives into the world of theatre with performance artist, maker... Read more
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Prohibition studios.
In 1997, Troy MacCubbin left Traralgon for the glitz of Hollywood. Given his stunning home studio,... Read more
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LARP it up.
We join in the jovial clatter of armour, passionate battle cries and occasional laughter with... Read more
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Rugs to riches.
We love all the memories and emotions that each piece of handcrafted Small Forest Shop's clothing... Read more
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Call Hollywood.
Writer Shanrah Wakefield on moving to LA and the ability for positive social change through... Read more
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Best gig ever.
In Gippsland, on any given night, you might just see the greatest gig of your life. What was your... Read more
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Open mic.
Peer backstage with nine immensely talented Gippslandians who are taking their performance art to... Read more
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Draw with Jazza.
Local artist, animator & popular social media personality Josiah Brooks has released, Draw with... Read more
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Call of the Lyrebird.
Thanks to the Lyrebird Arts Council, the Meeniyan Town Hall is a live music destination, hosting... Read more
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The most helpful hall.
Away from showbusiness lights, Ronnie & Maggie Burns assist less fortunate kids through their... Read more
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Doubleheader.
What’s better than chatting to a Gippsland musician? Hearing from two local musicians - Jac Tonks... 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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Let us entertain you.
By turning up our entertainment offerings, what are the big opportunities for an emerging... Read more
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A gripping yarn.
Of course I’ve been entertained in Gippsland! But we need more voices sharing more of Gippsland's... 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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Fashion & style; same same, but different.
After our chat with Jess, it became apparent that we all need a little bit of ‘curating and... Read more
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Art-o-magic.
Marc-o-matic aka Marco Ryan is set to take you on a wild journey through his interactive and... Read more
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Restoring Gippsland.
How one couple is using their passions to keep traditional trades alive for future generations in... Read more
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Tinkering: Australians reinvent DIY culture.
Learn about 'tinkerers' - those who, “adapt, invent, mend, create, modify, repurpose, improvise and... Read more
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We're live!
There’s something unique streaming across Gippsland, and beyond, that’s got the music industry... Read more
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The art education we need.
In 2017 PollyannaR gained the arts education she dreamed of, by building an art education system... Read more
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Get your rad on.
The tale of an innocent chat between co-workers that evolved into a side-hustle that's become... Read more
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The Green Man and Brown Mountain.
Andrea Kinsmith reviews this tale of a child who falls in love with the things of Gippsland's... Read more
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Calling for rain.
French artist, Sofie Dieu, has fallen in love with regional Australia. Can you help her East... Read more
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Death by tilt slab.
Pisa's famous tower shows Gippsland the importance that landmark architecture plays in defining a... Read more
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The great Australian land lord.
A Director at T.C.L, Perry Lethlean has a talent for designing beautiful, engaging and immersive... Read more
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Australian Native Food Harvest.
The fine folk behind Peppermint Ridge Farm, Tynong North, demonstrate how to utilise Australia's... Read more
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Stay weird, stay different.
By shaking things up, Meet Martha aims to change the perception of fashion in Gippsland. Read more
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Pickers Paradise.
You'll never guess where Lisa found a nirvana of secondhand goods - a collection of 'diamonds in... Read more
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Release the beast.
Is your brain constantly battling between the world you see & the world that could be? Unleash... Read more
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Beautiful decay.
A mysterious photog presents images of Morwell Power Station - hopefully depicting it before its... Read more
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Holy Cowwarr!
A partnership with Melbourne's BLINDSIDE gallery has Cowwarr Art Space providing more creative... Read more
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(F)loating on.
The F.INC team presents FLOAT at Lake Tyers Beach - supported by the Small Town Transformations... Read more
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Innovative strokes for innovative folks.
No matter your preferred medium, we hope there’s an idea here to assist in making Gippsland a... Read more
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The dawn of Gippsland's Renaissance.
Substantial redevelopment of our art and cultural centres is underway simultaneously right across... Read more
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Ice, ice, baby.
Life as a makeup artist is a unique experience. The places you can go with this career are... Read more
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Technicolour tarpaulin.
East Gippsland-based artist, Amy Joseph, paints us some trucks that visually defining movement... Read more
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Rising again.
We're constantly deciding how we engage the world. Will you follow the person in front or stray... Read more
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The goat that sailed around the world.
Presenting a fine adventure from the Friends of Latrobe City Libraries Short Story & Poetry... Read more
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A tale of two hemispheres.
Brett Weir is a gent intent on enjoying the best of both worlds. From creating captivating art near... Read more
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Making autumn.
Autumn, the season when our makeup channels the colours of the changing leaves. Read more
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Climbing Mount Elite.
PollyannaR shares her thoughts on an artist's path of progression through Gippsland's growing art... Read more
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The art of healing.
Artist and art therapist, Lewis Beilharz shares his journey on exploring the world, rediscovering... Read more
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The best blooms.
Expert advice on how to get the most from one of life's most lovely pleasures - fresh flowers. Read more
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Down the dirt roads.
Rachael Treasure’s most recent work, Down the Dirt Roads, focuses on mostly on her journey in... Read more
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M.C., pass the mic.
There’s something about the expression people make when they first hear Kwasi’s music - “That guy’s... Read more
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Art for a better Cambodia.
Talented Boolarra artist, Abbas Mehran, is applying his artistic talents to aid underprivileged... Read more
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Pabva Zizi Pagara Gondo
Pabva Zizi Pagara Gondo is the title of Warragul-born, now Melbourne-based, photographer... Read more
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Glowtime.
The weather is finally beginning to warm up and the sound of champagne popping open is happening... Read more
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Meet my friend, art.
“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comforted,” quoted by someone important I’m sure,... Read more
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Here for the Birds.
At 83-years-young, Bob ‘Bushy’ Semmens is definitely no fly-in-fly-out,... Read more