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Margaret Olley: Let’s celebrate her 100th year

A tribute to Margaret Olley, an Australian art icon Margaret Olley's remarkable talent for depicting still life in its full color and vibrancy left an indelible mark on the Australian art world. Her enthusiasm, generosity, and lust for life…

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Arts & Culture, Fraser Coast, Profile

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Fraser Coast, Arts & Culture

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Arts & Culture, Fraser Coast

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…

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Arts & Culture, Beyond Fraser Coast

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Arts & Culture, Fraser Coast, Trivia

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’,…

Western Australia - Van Gough art exhibition

Arts & Culture, Beyond Fraser Coast

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…

Food & Drinks, Arts & Culture, Beyond Fraser Coast

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…

Arts & Culture, Trivia

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Arts & Culture, Trivia

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…

Trivia, Arts & Culture

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Homes & Gardens, Arts & Culture

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Homes & Gardens, Arts & Culture

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…

$Manors on Mary: Ilfracombe$ Jocelyn Watts

Homes & Gardens, Arts & Culture

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 - swimmer in clouds

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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…

Arts & Culture

Margaret Olley: Let’s celebrate her 100th year

Discover Sydney’s art and soul

Stefano Guseli: The Artist’s Journey

New Rotary Peace Pole is a sight to see

Colours of Australia Exhibition

Jumpers and Jazz in July: Qld’s quirky festival

Coat of Arms: Maryborough, Qld

Get inspired by these 9 WA culture experiences

4 Top Pairings of Wine And Art in Australia

Learn mortuary chapel history

Kudos for Francis Stanley

Pineapples for prestige

Stunning Fishing Shack Makeover

Manors on the Mary: Woodstock Estate

Manors on the Mary: Ilfracombe

Black and White Spider Awards

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