Produced in Mansfield
Mansfield, gateway to Victoria’s high country, has a thriving community of local producers. Here is your guide to finding products made in or around Mansfield. Continue reading Produced in Mansfield
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Theresa Commadeur on Dealing With Change
As a natural health practitioner, or ‘emotional health coach’, Theresa taps into this personal experience to help others going through change. She understands that transitions involve a grieving process and has seen how important it is to be adaptable and to step outside your comfort zone when assimilating to a new environment. Continue reading Theresa Commadeur on Dealing With Change
Sue Arndt Hare on Community Spirit
In talking to Sue about Mansfield life, community spirit is a recurring theme. Whether through her job with the local council, or since her ‘retirement’, Sue is constantly involved in community activities. Continue reading Sue Arndt Hare on Community Spirit
Sandra Lording, Mansfield Photographer
Sandra Lording, police officer turned photographer, moved to Mansfield two years ago. For the first eighteen months, she was ready to return to Melbourne, but thanks to connections made through work and helpful locals, she settled. She now works for the Mansfield Courier and is growing her photography business. She’s been kind enough to share … Continue reading Sandra Lording, Mansfield Photographer
Collaborating With Children
In my last blog about Houston, I explained how I came to be co-directing a production for my children’s school. I was uniquely unqualified for this role. Sure, I’d written and co-directed shows before, but I’d never worked with children. I wasn’t a teacher. I hadn’t even coached a sports team. The closest I’d come to any sort of kids group facilitation was being a cub scout leader when I lived in Lagos. Continue reading Collaborating With Children
Barb Grant’s Tough Transition to Mansfield
Good news is fun to share, but when things aren’t going so well, it takes a lot of courage to tell your story in public. This week, Barb has stepped up to speak about her move from Melbourne to Mansfield, which was, “The biggest, toughest transition I’ve ever made.” Continue reading Barb Grant’s Tough Transition to Mansfield
Greg Romanes on Tree Change, Foster Care and Mansfield’s Next Gold Rush
Greg moved to Mansfield over a year ago and when asked about his tree change, he quotes Edith Piaf, non je ne regrette rien. Continue reading Greg Romanes on Tree Change, Foster Care and Mansfield’s Next Gold Rush
Long Distance Staff Writer
During my Lagos years, working with Buddy Agedah, I became the staff writer for Dance & Art Alive under the name Jo Demmer. Continue reading Long Distance Staff Writer
Bob Romanes, Teacher A1 Mine Settlement
The year was 1955, and fresh out of Ballarat teachers college, Bob Romanes was assigned to the A1 Mine Settlement School, south of Mansfield, near Woods Point. Join me for a glimpse into this unique slice of history as he talks about about death, theft and depression. Continue reading Bob Romanes, Teacher A1 Mine Settlement
Writers Victoria Flash Fiction 2019 – Part Three
Today, I post the final 10 of my entries in Writers Victoria flash fiction competition, which they ran to celebrate their 30th anniversary. For 30 days they posted a prompt at 8:00 am and we had until midnight to write a 30 words response. I was lucky enough to win April 7 for the prompt Saltwater. … Continue reading Writers Victoria Flash Fiction 2019 – Part Three
Brightside Story Studio 