Mount Eliza painter Debbie Mackenzie creates serene landscapes and seascapes. For her current show, she painted all of her pieces in a shipping container in Moorooduc while completing a year-long residency with Kelli Lundberg Gallery at the Studio and Co. complex.
Mornington singer-songwriter, Natasha Kate was born to be a musician. On top of incredible natural talent, she has exceptional focus, drive and determination.
When bestselling Australian author Kylie Ladd needed a fictional house with six bedrooms for her latest novel, The Mix-Up, the answer came naturally. “Where else in Victoria are you going to find a spare house with six bedrooms? Portsea was the obvious answer,”.
Award-winning Frankston author Irma Gold takes her readers into exotic worlds that they may never experience for themselves.
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 Mornington Peninsula (Main Ridge to be precise) has just scored a new culinary experience: Frog Hollow Kitchen. Focussing on seasonal, Mediterranean recipes, owner Ciara Griffiths, has created both a beautiful space and a beautiful experience.
Tucked under the clock tower in Mt Martha Village, The Green Bowl is thriving. Founded by friends Sharalyn Marchant and Ange Pnini, itโs all about big flavour and real nourishment.
Semla buns are the biggest and best, according to baker Robin Ridell, who switched his life as a sports journalist in Sweden to start a microbakery, Semla the Bakery in Seaford.
Fiona Hammond knows food. In her career, spanning over 25 years, she has worked as a recipe developer and tester, a food stylist and food photographer.
Bittern artisan cheesemakers Melinda and Shane Voss are in love โ with cheese. They’d always made their own cheeses, but COVID-19 prompted their move to a commercial kitchen.
August marks the last month of winter and the anticipation of spring. Though we are still up to our โuggiesโ in cold rainy days and in need of warm apparel, weโre also feeling a strong desire for bright colours, fresh flowers, sunshine and making a to-do list of tasks.
As much as I aspire to wear a cute bikini or pour myself into a smooth pair of leather pants, I donโt think Iโm going to wear them well. Staying real is ok.
Believe it or not, winter is upon us. Itโs 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?!
On May 20th, 1873, a global fashion icon was born: denim jeans! This indigo-dyed cotton fabric has become a major player in the fashion world. Now, with so many styles, colours, and shapes available, where do you even start?
Pretty florals, graphics and textured fabrics like lace and tweed take centre stage this autumn.
August at McClelland is a vibrant celebration of creativity, curiosity, and community. Highlights include a performance by the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra as part of the Music at McClelland series, interactive Jams for Juniors workshops for young children, the thought-provoking Eternal Oblivion: Death and the Afterlife exhibition, and an insightful conversation for emerging artists with curator and author Amber Creswell Bell.
Seaford artist Tony Sowersby has spent his life observing the world and reflecting it back through a humanist lens, often finding beauty in the ordinary or overlooked, often in his local area.
When it comes to live entertainment, there are few higher-octane events than a match night at 5/37 Brunel Road in Seaford.
The โpuppy menuโ is the newest addition to the peninsula dining scene, catering for the cuter kind of cafe goers and combining two pillars of peninsula culture; family and food.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park’s newest attraction includes venomous snakes, pythons, a freshwater crocodile, green tree frogs, and a range of lizards in purpose-built reptile habitats.
Growing up in a football family โ his father Nathan played AFL for Hawthorn and Port Adelaide, his uncle Ryan played for Collingwood, and cousin Oscar is also making his mark in the sport โ meant footy was never just a weekend activity for River Lonie. “I was naturally drawn to footy and then also sort of forced to do it, but I loved it either way,”
Peter Mitchell doesnโt use a pen or a paintbrush for his art medium. His medium is his Global Positioning System (GPS). He combines creativity and physical activity with technology to produce huge images drawn on parks, sand dunes, or anywhere there is space to roam.
Spring brings a softness to the air thatโs welcome to both horses and family alike at Jason Warren Racing Stables in Mornington. Thereโs excitement in the air, as the Spring Racing Carnival gets underway.
At just 20 years old, Mackenzie Eardley is already making waves in the AFLW after being drafted by the Hawks at the age of 18 from Dandenong Stingrays.
Mornington Peninsula women of all ages are riding a wave of success in surfing competitions and their accomplishments are something to be celebrated.
Steve Vizard loves his stunning Arthurs Seat property so much that it takes a lot to get him to the city these days. But there is one thing that will make Steve and Sarah Vizard drop everything and hurry to Melbourne: their grandchildren, Poppy and Teddy.
As the โMiddle-Aged Goddessโ, Jane McCann helps women all over the world feel more positive about themselves in middle age, with an Instagram audience of over 134,000 people.
That Gary Turner, a radio announcer, media and communications advisor, a Master of Ceremonies, and an actor, should get throat cancer was a cruel twist of fate.
You might not know Samuel Jonathan McMillan, born and bred on the Mornington Peninsula, but you probably know Sammy J, writer, comedian, singer, composer, and radio presenter.
Marcia Hines OAM, was born to shine. She started singing when she was only four years old. Sitting by the radio with the family on Sundays listening to the top 40 songs, she just had the urge to sing.
Strolling on Morningtonโs Main Street, youโll quickly understand the appeal of the town. Alfresco cafรฉs, diverse restaurants, and cosy spots for cocktails or an after-work beer with friends line the street and its surrounds, inviting you to linger and savour the cosmopolitan vibe it exudes.
Savour local brews, distilleries, and expertly roasted coffee. Families can enjoy a day out at Dinosaur World, while shoppers can explore Somerville Plaza, Centro Somerville, or browse through a range of charming specialty stores.
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.
While in Dromana, head down to the beach with its white sands and calm waters, enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of the many cafes, or taste an award-winning drop at one of the local distilleries. Later, catch a movie at the Dromana Drive-In.
Portsea is located approximately 110 kilometres drive south of the Melbourne CBD, and is the most westerly settlement on the Mornington Peninsula.
