Laura Brearley joined the last day of the National Walk for Truth as it arrived at Parliament.

A day of music, dance and food celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Bass Coast’s people. By Laura Brearley

Two local artists take a leap of faith with their vibrant new studio gallery.

Laura Brearley is still dancing, still singing, still marvelling at the journey with friends old and new.

More than a gallery, ArtSpace continues to inspire new ways of seeing and being. By Laura Brearley

Over three days, hundreds of local people joined renowned artist Maree Clarke in creating an important artwork for Berninneit.

From both sides of the bay, we came together as the community of Western Port/Warn Marin.

Wanted: six-word sentences that describe how you feel about Western Port Bay (Warn Marin)

A 300-person boogie proved the perfect way to celebrate Berninneit, our new gathering place, writes Laura Brearley

Be quick for tickets to The Living Circle Concert, the first community event to take place in Berninneit, our new cultural centre and gathering place.

Holding wonder and grief together is the work of our time, writes Laura Brearley, of a new exhibition featuring works inspired by Bass Coast’s massive eco arts project.

Adult students have discovered unexpected talents in an art class with a difference, writes Laura Brearley

FOR many years Inverloch artist Susan Hall has enjoyed a rich creative collaboration with Melanie Yazzie, a Navajo artist. The two artists exchange creative messages – by post.

Darug artist Daniel Church will be a special guest at a Deep Listening Circle being held to accompany his exhibition at Wonthaggi ArtSpace.

Expect the unexpected when the arts, science and culture <br>come together in a new program celebrating Bass Coast places and people. Photos: Terry Melvin

The Sybil Disobedients came with a message about the Western Port Woodlands. Laura Brearley reports

When World Environment Day met Reconciliation Week ... Laura Brearley celebrates the transformative power of collective action in Bass Coast.

The woodlands campaign is a living example of active or radical hope, writes Laura Brearley.

Most of the signs were soon stolen or smashed but they made an impact. Images and photostory by Laura Brearley and Terry Melvin

Locals celebrate the woodlands with wine, art and song. Photostory by Laura Brearley; photos by Nici Cahill.