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Peninsula Essence is a unique lifestyle and travel magazine for the Mornington Peninsula

Peninsula Essence is different to the other magazines circulating in the region. It is a unique lifestyle and travel magazine for the peninsula, with in-depth articles, great photography and fantastic reading on people and places on the peninsula. Professional photographers and writers present the essence of the peninsula in this quarterly magazine. Peninsula Essence is printed on heavier and brig

hter stock than the others on the market, offering the highest quality magazine in this region. It is considered the ultimate lifestyle & tourism magazine on the Peninsula.

24/07/2025

Born to sing, Natasha Kate is chasing her music dreams with unstoppable passion. With raw talent, and fierce determination, Natasha has swapped the classroom for online learning so she can dedicate more time to songwriting, singing and studio sessions.

“I don’t feel that music was something I decided,” she says. “I’ve always loved singing – I think I was singing before I was talking."

Read the full story in our July edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/keeping-it-real-2/

23/07/2025

*What's On*

'𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲' 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

Pulled from the sketch-smudged corners of Jenny Wood’s imagination, her work is inspired by the charm of Victorian invention, worn machinery, and the joy of storytelling through fine ink line and whimsy.

Thursday July 31, 6pm - 9pm
Artisan's Alley, Mornington
https://www.jennywoodart.com/exhibitions

Exhibition runs Wednesday, 30 July to Sunday, 31 August.

21/07/2025

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,” she laughs. For Kylie, the peninsula connection runs much deeper than simply being the perfect literary backdrop; it’s woven into the very fabric of her family’s story, spanning generations and marking some of life’s most precious moments.

Read the full story in our July edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/fictions-prescription/

Kylie Ladd

16/07/2025

*What's On*

Renowned contemporary artist Sally Gabori (c.1924–2015) from Bentinck Island is known for her bold depictions of sea country. Now her youngest daughter, Amanda Jane Gabori, 59, continues the legacy, painting both her parents’ Country, including the scales of her totem animal, the river rock cod Dibirdibi. Presented in partnership with Mornington Island Art, the exhibition runs until July 27 at

Image: AMANDA JANE GABORI
MY MOTHER’S COUNTRY, 2016
acrylic on canvas
91 x 121 cm
Courtesy of the artist and Mornington Island Arts

15/07/2025

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.

Read the full story in our July edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/fearless-foodie/

14/07/2025

Raffaella Mackenzie could never have imagined leaving her thriving career as a fashion designer in Italy to make incense in Seaford, but that’s what happened when love came to town. Born in Biella in the Northern Province of Piedmonte, Raffaella would often travel to Paris or Milan, epicentres of the fashion world. It was a trip to Lucca in Tuscany that would change everything.

Read the full story in our July edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/good-scents/

10/07/2025

𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 - 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆. Things we're loving this month!

Vintage Ralph Lauren Jacket
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring
elleluix Smooth and Shine Mask Trio
Keune Satin Oil Treatment

09/07/2025

Trends come and go quickly. Cultures change, and new lifestyle habits evolve, but one thing is always a given: we continually get older…and hopefully wiser. As much as I aspire to wear a cute bikini or pour myself into a smooth pair of leather pants, I don’t think I’m going to wear them well. Staying real is ok. I like to prove that you can be and wear whatever you like with good styling and a touch of flair.

Read the full story in our July edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/facing-fashion/

07/07/2025

Sarah Pound from 𝙒𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝, loved by hundreds of thousands online, is back with a brand new cookbook! 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 (out July 29) is packed with fuss-free, healthy-ish meals perfect for busy weeknights. Her go-to tip? Involve the kids in the kitchen - they’re much more likely to eat their veggies!

Read the full story in our July edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/simple-pleasures/

03/07/2025

Discover your best self in our July 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! From luxurious local spas and salons to revitalising yoga classes, we've rounded up everything you need to glow inside and out this winter. Pick up your copy or read online now!

https://issuu.com/peninsulaessence/docs/peninsula_essence_july_2025/48

.rebels

02/07/2025

*What's On*

The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱-𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is now live, with 42 amazing pieces donated by talented artists from the Mornington Peninsula and beyond. From traditional to quirky styles, each artwork is sold as a surprise — you won’t know who the artist is until after you buy! Every piece is certified, and all proceeds go toward supporting local palliative care services. Visit the website to see all the artwork on offer and to place your bid.

𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟲!

https://unframed-art.com/

01/07/2025

For River Lonie, growing up in a football family – 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 – meant footy was never just a weekend activity. "I was naturally drawn to footy and then also sort of forced to do it, but I loved it either way," River laughs.

Read the full story in our July edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/rising-river/

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