Knocking on heaven’s door
Former Sacred Heart College border Marian Allison tells NOEL MURPHY about her work helping the terminally ill move between this world and the next.
“IF...
A PM in the house
JOHN VAN KLAVEREN tours Point Lonsdale’s Aripla, former holiday home of Australia’s second Prime Minister and the namesake of Deakin University.
A hidden national treasure...
Local Love: Mechelle and Aaron
A whirlwind romance followed the chance meeting of St Alban’s Park’s Aaron Sarah and Mechelle Rejc during a Cats function at the MCG.
Words: Samantha...
Mystery tails
Pumas, panthers, Tasmanian tigers, Asian leopards – reports of ferocious wildlife across the region might be just feverish flights of fancy but, as NOEL...
Cradle of dinosaurs
NOEL MURPHY reveals the Great Ocean Road’s links to the world’s prehistoric past.
DINOSAUR central on the Surf Coast, Jurassic Park in the Otways -...
The Good Fight
They put their lives on the line in a faraway land every day and have seen mates die in action. From a dusty, fortified...
Legends of the surf
Home of the world’s longest-running surf competition, Torquay’s Bells Beach holds a special charm in the minds of professional surfers worldwide. Ringing the prestigious...
Taking the Christ out of Christmas
Michelle Herbison considers her relationship with Christmas and its place within Geelong’s diverse network of faiths.
Words: MICHELLE HERBISON
I don’t mean to spoil the party...
Are dads a joke?
Dads have an image problem and Father’s Day has become comedy fodder. John Van Klaveren poses the question: Are dads a joke?
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On top in the kitchen
When choosing a kitchen bench top “it pays to do your research,” says Newgrove Benchtops owner Sean Blood.
“The kitchen is often the heart of...
