Galleries

By Luke Voogt Hollow Majors front man Robert Cockerell grew up on rock and roll, so it’s no surprise he’s set on music glory. “My old man has always been in bands,” he says. “I’ve still got an old photo from one of his gigs – my head was high as the kick drum and […]

Parkwood Motel and Apartments has a newly renovated two-bedroom apartment with a blue and grey colour scheme. The apartment makeover follows upgrading of the motel’s outdoor paving and deck area, fitted with colourful retro seating. With split-system air-conditioning, the apartment provides a single bed in one room and a queen in the other. Both of […]

Barwon Health is working toward closing the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians through health, employment and reconciliation. From humble beginnings in 1982, having employed one Aboriginal hospital liaison officer and a small number of nursing staff, Barwon Health now employs over 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff in various departments across the organisation. […]

Swords, armour, badges and bayonettes – ELISSA FRIDAY discovers an extensive military museum discreetly tucked away behind an antiques shopfront on Geelong’s main shopping strip. Pictures: Rebecca Hosking Collecting is about more that just sheer accumulation for Newtown’s Graeme Acton. “The beauty of collecting is about saving something from being ruined and so people can […]

It’s been just over two years since Jetstar made a 10-year commitment to Avalon Airport. The additional destinations have been popular. Adelaide, Hobart and the Gold Coast are well known holiday destinations, and the proximity of Avalon to the start of the Great Ocean Road ensures the inbound numbers are strong. And then there’s the […]

A visit to Seaview Gallery this spring is a must to lift the spirits of any local art lover after the region’s long, cold winter. The gallery is bright and beautiful, with its wide range of paintings, glass, ceramics and jewellery making the trip well-worth the visit. The gallery’s exhibition calendar for spring celebrates a […]