Scenic Estate was a developer’s dream and a planning nightmare. By John Eddy

In 1990, the Dalyston School celebrated 90 years, and former pupils shared memories of their school years. By Carolyn Landon

The telegram reigned supreme when Laurie Notley started work at the Wonthaggi Post Office in 1922.

A fine bit of historical detective work has uncovered the story of a Wonthaggi Fire Brigade member who was killed in the First World War. Carolyn Landon reports ​

The first newspaper reports of Wonthaggi’s “Monster” were mocking, but in later years the tone changed.

Journalist Joe Fairhurst uncovered a harrowing story in his quest to find out what happened to two boys who died horribly at a Phillip Island boys home in the 1920s and 30s.

John Wells guides us on a journey on the Great Southern Railway in 1892.

SAN Remo residents and visitors are being invited to bring out their old mementoes, memories and photos in a project to record the characters and culture of San Remo’s past.

Carolyn Landon celebrates Kit Sleeman’s exquisite essays on growing up in Wonthaggi. By Carolyn Landon ​A WONDERFUL short essay called Elephant Hunting in Wonthaggi was featured in the local history...

The Back Beach has exerted a powerful pull on generations of Terri Allen's clan. By Terri Allen August 27, 2016 The Back Beach, that wild stretch of coast west of Wonthaggi between Coal Point at...

By Libby Skidmore ​ WE SEE so many signs along the roadsides as we travel. Many are quite useful and some are obvious but some make you think! But do you know where the first road sign in Victoria was...

At 10.15am on Monday, February 15, 1937, Wonthaggi was rocked by an explosion at No. 20 shaft that killed 13 men. Nola Thorpe read this account of the 1937 mine disaster to a large audience at the Wonthaggi...

By John Wells ​A talk given to the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society 54 years ago gives an invaluable insight into the lives of the early settlers. ​On December 11 1962, W. P. Heslop was the...

IN DECEMBER 1839, the first Victorian settlers gathered in age-old fashion for the fellowship and goodwill the Christmas season brings.

Grantville was lucky to have Don and Irene Wheatley as part of their community, writes Tony Hughes

An astute business woman way ahead of her time, Clara Johnson opened Wonthaggi’s first hamburger shop and used wind energy to power her shops in Inverloch.

very December, Alistair Stirton’s family packed up and moved from Wonthaggi to Inverloch for their summer holidays.

David Maunders shoots down the theory that the Churchill Island cannon came from the rebel ship Shenandoah.

It wasn’t just politically that Wonthaggi was red. Carol Cox reports on the distinctive red stone that formed the town’s roads, driveways and walls.

Was the Churchill Island cannon from the from the Confederate States of America raider 'Shenandoah'? John Wells believes it was.