Beyond prying eyes
Jesse S challenges the stigma surrounding his industry. Travis Medhurst reports on private investigators and people under their surveillance.
Doctor promises strong medicine for Prahran
A paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Dr Katie Allen aims to regain Prahran for the the Liberal Party at the Victorian election. Abbey Thorpe reports.
A “bush doof’s” transcendent music
Trigan Yeong has successfully created an unconventional living through electronic music – and an escape from disillusion with the world. Marcus Haritos reports.
Young refugee’s halal success
He came by boat and spent months in detention. Within a decade of his release his business acumen is paying off. “Work hard, be confident and trust yourself,” Khan Hazara reveals the secret to success. Roushan Jafari reports.
The soundtrack for her life
Lady Shaula has graced the global stage, but she is just getting started. Mikaela Turner reports.
Making a “shed life” for men
“Stick a bench and some tools between two guys, and they’ll yak for hours.” Mitchell Gardner speaks to the president of the Safety Beach/Dromana Men’s Shed about his experiences with the group.
Campaigning for a “priority” Greens win again
Sam Hibbins, one of the first two Greens candidates elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly at the last election, aims to hold onto Prahran. Abbey Thorpe reports.
Bowling back from the brink
Doctors thought Mark Simcocks, owner of Melbourne’s first bowling alley, would be wheelchair-bound after a stroke. Partly blind, he taught himself to bowl backwards and still get a strike. Travis Medhurst reports.
From the first lick
Bernadette Crick fell in love with the idea of baking after making a drum-themed cake for her son’s 16th birthday. Tayla Wilson reports.
A luthier’s low-tech high
Chris Wynne can teach anyone how to build their own guitar. The therapy is a bonus, writes Joshua Resnick.