


Discover Sydney’s art and soul
Sydney's Art & Soul, a must-read for culture travellers
05 Oct 2022
With its lively arts scene and nature's artistry on show at every turn, creative energy charges through the harbour city.
Now, as a jam-packed calendar of world-class…

Stefano Guseli: The Artist’s Journey
Stefano Guseli chats about his art and exhibitions
Hervey Bay artist Stefano Guseli has a lot to say about art. In this interview, he chats with Jocelyn Magazine about his unique approach to art-making, the role of intuition in his work, and…

New Rotary Peace Pole is a sight to see
Rotary Peace Pole: A reminder to strive for world peace
Have you seen the new Rotary Peace Pole outside the Brolga Theatre in the Queensland city of Maryborough yet? It's a beautiful sight.
The pole, consisting of three elements, is a hand-crafted…

Colours of Australia Exhibition
A Stitch in Time: Capturing the Colours of Australia
When most people think of Australia, they imagine the bright red outback or the blue water of the Great Barrier Reef. While these holiday hotspots are popular for their vibrant colours, there…

Jumpers and Jazz in July: Qld’s quirky festival
9 reasons to visit Jumpers and Jazz in July
Looking for a fun-filled winter getaway in Queensland? Head to the Queensland city of Warwick for Jumpers and Jazz in July.
The 10-day festival celebrates winter with all the exuberant colours…

Coat of Arms: Maryborough, Qld
The story behind Maryborough’s coat of arms
Did you know that Maryborough, Queensland, has its own coat of arms? If you’re visiting the Heritage City, you can see its coat of arms on a wall facing the Town Hall Green. Titled 'The Crest’,…

Get inspired by these 9 WA culture experiences
Add some Western Australia culture to your bucket list
Western Australia is a vast and beautiful part of the world, with plenty to offer travellers looking for new cultural experiences.
From bustling city life to countryside exploration…

4 Top Pairings of Wine And Art in Australia
When two worlds combine: a revolution of wine and art
Could there be a more fruitful pairing than wine and art?
With 'paint and sip' studios popping up all over the country, Australian wine and art enthusiasts can't get enough of this captivating…

Learn mortuary chapel history
Mortuary chapel, the nucleus of M'boro Cemetery
Have you ever been to the Maryborough Cemetery; the Monumental Cemetery, south of Walker St?
Of course, you have! However, if you have visitors and you’re looking for something interesting…

Kudos for Francis Stanley
Who was Francis Stanley?
Francis Drummond Greville Stanley. That’s a name to conjure. “Who was he?”, many of you may ask and yet you will all know his work. Francis Stanley was born in Edinburgh in 1839 and came to Queensland in…

Pineapples for prestige
What's the deal with so many pineapple motifs?
Have you ever wondered why pineapple motifs are a recurring theme? I have.
It seems like pineapple motifs are everywhere. They're on shirts, pineapple art, jewellery and ornaments to name just…

Stunning Fishing Shack Makeover
Fishing shack transformed to a modern beachside home
It's hard to imagine the stunning beach-side home of Keith and Daphne Buhr in Hervey Bay was ever a little fishing shack.
The original owner, if still alive, would never recognise his…

Manors on the Mary: Woodstock Estate
Woodstock stands the test of time
Nestled under towering Norfolk and Bunya pine trees on the banks of the Mary River is a significant piece of Maryborough’s history - Woodstock Estate.
Woodstock, the 160-year-old home now belonging to…

Manors on the Mary: Ilfracombe
A new era for Ilfracombe
A curtain has drawn on the Hyne family's ownership of Ilfracombe, one of the most prestigious historic riverside homes in Maryborough.
After almost 80 years in the Hyne family, the chamfer board timber home now has…

Black and White Spider Awards
Jocelyn honoured in Black and White Spider Awards
Photographer Jocelyn Watts of Australia has been honoured in the prestigious 9th Annual Black and White Spider Awards in the Abstract Category.
The recent Nomination and Winners PhotoShow webcast…
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