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Meet Mellywonker and her chocolate coated life

Meet Mellywonker and her chocolate coated life

A second generation confectioner who took 38 years to realise her dream of owning her own chocolate shop, Melanice Jacobsen has never looked back. Affectionately nicknamed “Mellywonker” Cha Cha Chocolate truly does feel like walking into Willy Wonka’s whimsical and fantastical confectionery and chocolate factory. 

Traveller - World's funniest wildlife photo 2020

Traveller - World's funniest wildlife photo 2020

Annie Dang
Traveller

World's funniest wildlife photo 2020: Photographer Mark Fitzpatrick on capturing great shots
It was an image so hilarious yet so apt that it resonated around a pandemic-scarred world. A turtle is pictured off Queensland doing just what everyone felt like doing to 2020 - flipping it the bird with a perfectly positioned flipper.

Meet the Great 8: Mantas and Rays

Meet the Great 8: Mantas and Rays

Guest Blogger Bio Natalie Lobartolo

A Master Reef Guide True Story – This actually happens on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
The best places to spot manta rays are around Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island

Southern Great Barrier Reef Corals

Southern Great Barrier Reef Corals

Guest Blogger Bio Natalie Lobartolo

The Southern Great Barrier Reef is comprised of coral cays – underwater hills that were once completely submerged, until baby corals began to colonize the substrate, growing up and out towards the surface and sunlight. Corals form the most intricately stunning structures. They are the basis of all life on the reef.

Meet The Great 8: Whales

Meet The Great 8: Whales

Guest Blogger Bio Natalie Lobartolo

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