Research shows that after 55 our emotional intelligence begins to decline. Liane Arno can believe it after a recent stint in hospital. Cartoon by Natasha Williams-Novak

A moving NAIDOC Week opening in Inverloch left Liane Arno feeling a welcome guest in this place.

After turning her back on her scientific studies, author Robyn Arianrhod was lured back by some great men and women of science. Liane Arno reports

In every Graeme Myrteza painting, you will find the initials of his son Brett because he is such a big part of the story.

Bron Dahlstrom has no doubt climate change was a factor in the 2009 bushfire that nearly killed her. ClimArt is part of her mission to spread understanding.

The world of commercial photography has long been digital but Trevor Foon still enjoys the alchemy of film.

A bout of rosacea gives Liane Arno an inkling of what some people have to endure their whole lives.

An isolated childhood forged Filippa Buttita's pre-occupation with art, she tells Liane Arno.

Meg Viney’s creative journey starts with cast-offs, she explains to Liane Arno.

A move from Calgary to Wonthaggi prompted a new creative burst for Heidi Rolfe.

Printmaker Mary Ham wants to combine chaos and order, she tells Liane Arno.

Circumstances prevented Maureen Loughran from pursuing her love of art. When she finally got the chance, she made up for lost time, reports Liane Arno. By Liane Arno MAUREEN Loughran’s passion is to...

Landscape designer John French has found a new creative outlet in his intriguing mosaics. By Liane Arno I HAD only just met John French and he was already threatening to kill me. Well – to be fair...

Family stories are no good if they aren’t told, and journalist Sandy Guy can show you how to do it. ​ By Liane Arno IT’S about 10 years ago now since we received a heart-wrenching phone call from Teresa...

Where most of see chaos, Werner Theinert sees patterns. By Liane Arno ​ HAVE you ever taken a picnic out to one of our beautiful nature spots in the Bass Coast and, after you’ve had your fill of food...

Liane Arno meets Keith Hulsman, a master wood carver known for his intricate designs. By Liane Arno KIDS can be cruel. And cruel they were to a young lad of five from Holland. Keith Hulsman was teased...

Deb Watson's life changed when she fell in love with glass. ​By Liane Arno ​ IN HER role as a human resources professional, Deb Watson often contemplates whether it is nature or nurture that defines...

Inspired by tribal art, Heather Towns creates “pattern on pattern on pattern”. ​ By Liane Arno RATITI sauntered over and demanded attention. I had only just entered the amazingly colourful art studio...

A challenging career in social work helped Karen V Sandon find her own path in art. ​ By Liane Arno AN ONLY child raised by her mother in the bayside metropolitan suburbs of Chelsea and Chelsea Heights,...

By Liane Arno ​ THE only way I can describe Leigh Rowles is that she is pixie like. Her eyes sparkle, her hands dance and she almost glides across the floor. She tells me her first attempt at choreography...

Research shows that after 55 our emotional intelligence begins to decline. Liane Arno can believe it after a recent stint in hospital. Cartoon by Natasha Williams-Novak

A moving NAIDOC Week opening in Inverloch left Liane Arno feeling a welcome guest in this place.

After turning her back on her scientific studies, author Robyn Arianrhod was lured back by some great men and women of science. Liane Arno reports

In every Graeme Myrteza painting, you will find the initials of his son Brett because he is such a big part of the story.

Bron Dahlstrom has no doubt climate change was a factor in the 2009 bushfire that nearly killed her. ClimArt is part of her mission to spread understanding.

The world of commercial photography has long been digital but Trevor Foon still enjoys the alchemy of film.

A bout of rosacea gives Liane Arno an inkling of what some people have to endure their whole lives.

An isolated childhood forged Filippa Buttita's pre-occupation with art, she tells Liane Arno.

Meg Viney’s creative journey starts with cast-offs, she explains to Liane Arno.

A move from Calgary to Wonthaggi prompted a new creative burst for Heidi Rolfe.

Printmaker Mary Ham wants to combine chaos and order, she tells Liane Arno.

Circumstances prevented Maureen Loughran from pursuing her love of art. When she finally got the chance, she made up for lost time, reports Liane Arno. By Liane Arno MAUREEN Loughran’s passion is to...

Landscape designer John French has found a new creative outlet in his intriguing mosaics. By Liane Arno I HAD only just met John French and he was already threatening to kill me. Well – to be fair...

Family stories are no good if they aren’t told, and journalist Sandy Guy can show you how to do it. ​ By Liane Arno IT’S about 10 years ago now since we received a heart-wrenching phone call from Teresa...

Where most of see chaos, Werner Theinert sees patterns. By Liane Arno ​ HAVE you ever taken a picnic out to one of our beautiful nature spots in the Bass Coast and, after you’ve had your fill of food...

Liane Arno meets Keith Hulsman, a master wood carver known for his intricate designs. By Liane Arno KIDS can be cruel. And cruel they were to a young lad of five from Holland. Keith Hulsman was teased...

Deb Watson's life changed when she fell in love with glass. ​By Liane Arno ​ IN HER role as a human resources professional, Deb Watson often contemplates whether it is nature or nurture that defines...

Inspired by tribal art, Heather Towns creates “pattern on pattern on pattern”. ​ By Liane Arno RATITI sauntered over and demanded attention. I had only just entered the amazingly colourful art studio...

A challenging career in social work helped Karen V Sandon find her own path in art. ​ By Liane Arno AN ONLY child raised by her mother in the bayside metropolitan suburbs of Chelsea and Chelsea Heights,...

By Liane Arno ​ THE only way I can describe Leigh Rowles is that she is pixie like. Her eyes sparkle, her hands dance and she almost glides across the floor. She tells me her first attempt at choreography...