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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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A load of obsession.
Why nothing gets Me, Myself & Si's senses going more than opening a freshly printed book. Read more
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To serve with all you have.
In her review of The Maid and The Remains of the Day, Andrea Kinsmith expresses gratitude to those... Read more
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The art of the matter.
Lucy Hersey shares her experience in launching and operating On Clarence in Loch, and describes why... Read more
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Two Minute Noodle Tears
After leaving my house and the person I’ve loved for most of my adult life, so quickly it was like... Read more
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Quiet and silent.
Skyee had entered the school building with ease, yet it did nothing to ease her absolute... Read more
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The master and the mastered.
"It can promise you everything and deliver you nothing" - local author, Matt Dunn on the life of a... Read more
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What is that?!
Channel your inner child, stoke your curiosity and revisit some of Gippsland's most uniquely... Read more
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The Sbandieratori e Musici di Faenza.
Meet the 'Italian Flag Throwers', with their terrific traditional costumes, and learn how... Read more
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Unsea.
Fine art ocean photographer, Matt Bagley, introduces his upcoming photographic collection of found... Read more
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White on the forest floor.
Ever curious East Gippsland artist, Josephine Jakobi recently won the Fibre Arts Australia’s... Read more
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There’s magic in these pages.
Andrea of Reader’s Emporium is back with a pair of books you should add to your winter reading... Read more
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Ahoy there!
Speaking like a sailor? Not necessarily a bad thing. Let’s call it Gippslandia’s ode to the handful... Read more
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Road Trip.
Illustrator, Amy Allender takes us on a road trip across Gippsland. Read more
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The mentor gains the most.
This edition featured many youthful, more agile, less calloused hands snatching the reins and... Read more
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Taking inspiration from the wisdom of the past.
Young, passionate artist, Chloe Oakes asks that we embrace the past: reflect and learn from its... Read more
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Listen up, locals.
Excited by the Wellington Shire Library's move to provide recording equipment to the area's youth,... Read more
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Wild Blak fashion.
Celebrate culture and couture in the hands of Cassie Leatham, a First Nations artist turning... Read more
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Tangled up.
Tanya Tutin is an award-winning weaver, who turns threads into intricate stories and crafts some of... Read more
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Vulnerability within community.
Vulnerability in small communities can be intimidating, but it can prove rewarding, as Saxxon... Read more
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Regional Writers Rise!
Storytelling takes centre stage at the inaugural Regional Writers Rise Festival - dare to share... Read more
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How To Build Your Own Digital World
Tali Oates provides some very valuable pointers on how to avoid doomscrolling and take control of... Read more
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She sells sea debris.
Recently, Paynesville-based artist Deanne Howlett has made an exciting departure into a new medium... Read more
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Bumpy.
Enjoy Darcy Stockdale's interview with the immensely talented musician, Bumpy - a proud Noongar... Read more
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Life's not a fashion show.
Living rurally with a bold sense of style can feel isolating and scary. Here Chilli Cabello gets to... Read more
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Floods and Fires.
Illustrator Zara Clydesdale creates a pair of pieces on her sensation of "The world around me is... Read more
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Stolen focus.
Getting distracted? The Reader's Emporium presents a review of 'Stolen Focus' to help you think... Read more
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Prom night (with a wombat).
Who knew the journey to this enchanting home-away-from-home would hold as many thrills and chills... Read more
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Ticking them all off.
Meet Rachel Davey, a Gippslandian who, alongside partner Martina Sebova, has journeyed through... Read more
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The bolthole.
Discover the perfect hideaway with Jacky Winter Waters, a luxurious minimal space designed to sleep... Read more
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Unfolding to infinity.
Artist, Sari Anderson specialises in tiling geometry and draws inspiration from ancient knowledge... Read more
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A transformational trail.
Under the Surface is a public art project featuring local and international artists' works that can... Read more
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Brain A.I.ded couture.
No animals were harmed in generating these ideas. Read more
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(What if) We mapped our streets differently(?)
In experiencing Tammy Honey's art, the artist's love of patterns, data, mapping and memories... Read more
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Lose yourself.
Get ready for some exciting summer reading with these recommended books for all ages Read more
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A work in progress.
From her spring camp on the edge of Bung Yarnda, artist Josephine Jakobi creates art rooted in... Read more
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(What if) You made your business work for you (?)
The Reader's Emporium presents a selection of valuable books that provide the building blocks to... Read more
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Scratching a sore history.
While the truth of the white woman incident remains elusive, it’s a story all Gippslandians should... Read more
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Feelings.
Reader's Emporium presents a collection of books that are great aids to help kids understand and... Read more
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Drawn to art.
Artist and curator Melanie Caple shares insights into the immense power of art to lift our spirits. Read more
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BIG.
Celebrate the life of artist Bill Young at the Latrobe Regional Gallery and Arc Yinnar through a... 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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Beautiful decay.
Oli Sansom explains, "It’s the closest thing we have to time travel". 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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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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Superpower.
Superpower is the first published story of 13-year-old Magnus Percy: a youngster with an immense... 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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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
ArticleCulture
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