During the 80s as many teenagers spent hours trying to solve the Rubik’s Cube, we began to welcome American artists into our lounge rooms during what music historians describe as the MTV generation.

Melbourne’s iconic Arts Centre was the ideal venue to celebrate the 50th Birthday of Melbourne’s iconic band The Seekers. Monday (Dec 3) marked exactly 50 years to the day since the four original members sang together as a group.

This coming Friday, we will not only wake with the weekend happy dance buzzing in our feet, for many, our hearts will also be beating to the powerful tune that only February 14 continues to bring; igniting our souls to express our feelings for our special someone on Valentine’s Day.

Humility seems to be a common trait among the biggest and best of the world’s musicians, and Tony Hadley is no exception. Receiving the highest of accolades for his contribution to world-class music of many genres, his considerable body of work with several charities and recent ‘Reformation’ and tour with iconic band Spandau Ballet, his life has been eventful and enriching.

Long before the Hollywood film The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson was released, Melburnian Travis Bell was in the business of waking people up through presenting his life-changing seminars as The Bucket List Guy.

As a teenager living in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, VFL Park was, in many respects, an extension of my own backyard.

Founder, Director and Designer of URBBANA menswear brand Sam Abi is a man to keep your eyes on. He is at the top of his fashion game, turning heads and going places in eloquent style.

I first met Wendy in 2009 on the Northcote Town Hall dance floor during the CH31 TV night of nights – The Antenna Awards. Wendy and I tore up the dance floor and I eventually wore her down, convincing her to feature in a zany column as the new love interest of the Docklands roving costumed character Kevin Water Rat.

People are simply the spice of life. When we travel abroad, we can always expect to meet people from many walks of life. Waiting to board my plane in Singapore, I met a Fruitologist from the United States. ‘Yes a Fruitologist.” He was certainly a chatty man who sent me completely bananas within a minute of introducing ourselves.

Twenty years ago, David Read and I teamed up to complete an assignment in our Public Relations university course. Our news story received high distinctions and our friendship cemented. Outside of class David was always doing something spectacular many of us considered to be quite bizarre.

Susan Riley is the current and twice elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Married, mother of three and grandmother of nine, Susan is a successful business woman.

ACCORDING to Australian writer and award-winning film producer, Frank Howson, rumours that surfaced within the showbiz industry about a new comedy series that he has co-created and co-written called Loose Cannons with the creator and author of Porch Thoughts, Mark Richardson, are undeniably inaccurate and definitely false.

At a fundraising event in Melbourne, my winning ‘Green A76’ raffle ticket returned my family with an original and stunning Peter J Hill framed ‘Australiana’ painting of a draught horse that now proudly brightens our lounge room.

One of the most annoying commercial jingles I’ve ever heard is ‘The Blind Factory'. I guess that’s the genius of it. See how popular you become if you download it as your mobile ring tone. ‘The Blind Factory…The Blind Factory…The Blind Factory!’ “Ah, shutter up!”

Radio presenter Rob Richardson is young at heart and an all-round good guy, renowned for lending a hand to people in need. Rob is a proud Freemason and past president of the Altona branch of the Probus Association of Victoria still, he continues to raise awareness and much-needed funds for various charitable organisations around Melbourne.

The Humour Foundation is an Australian charity founded in 1997 by General Practitioner Dr Peter Spitzer and professional performer John Paul Bell who wanted to give something back to the community. They had often talked about the 'art of medicine'.

Australian singer song-writer and actor Colin Hay believes he is just scratching the surface on his music career; and although he jests on his Porch that it may be just an illusion, if you listen to one of latest CDs or happen to see him perform live, then it isn’t hard to agree with his inner voice, that perhaps his best is yet to come.

Being the predominant cook in our home, I am always on the lookout to create something different to tantalise our children’s taste buds; whilst providing the essential nutrients ideal for their growing bodies with visual appeal that fits within our weekly budget.

If you are a solo performer or in a band and your tour schedule prevents you from having a fixed residential address, then you know you are on a good thing.

When you connect with dual Grammy Award recipient Petula Clark just before she heads to bed in her home in Geneva, Switzerland, you may expect some of her responses to a little quick to the point, tiresome or even unenthusiastic…