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This pretty building is the Old Ballarat Post Offi

This pretty building is the Old Ballarat Post Office, now Federation Universities Arts campus and gallery. It was built in multiple stages between 1864 and 1885 by architect William Wardell, making it 138 years old and considered worth preserving.

There are plenty of things of importance in our regional landscape worth preserving, many of which are much older than this building. This week saw the destruction of a 350year old Directions Tree near Buangor as part of the Vic Roads changes to the Western Highway. The tree had been shaped and resembled a woman and was scared on Djapwurrung country. There are plenty more sacred trees in the area, some of which are up to 800years old. Some used to birth babies in, and some planted with the placenta of babies born on the land. Our state government has chosen to protect a rare few, however the Directions Tree was meant to be included in those saved but was not.

It's hard to have a value on things when you've never ben told of their existence, been educated on their sacred meaning and value or if you have only ever learned to value things sacred to your own cultural upbringing. However since learning about the area, the trees and history, its a place I hope to one day visit, and learn more about the history of our country which began thousands of years before my ancestors arrived. A place women did something amazing and special and sacred - gave birth and created plantings. I would not only choose to have an extra 3 minutes on my travel time (although proposals have been put forward for cheaper and faster alternative routes) I would gladly add an hour to stop at would could be a new historical and education destination for travellers to learn about our amazing country and its First Nations people.

If you are interested in learning more about the area you can visit www.dwembassy.com see my note below on how you can have a say on the issue.

I'm done!!! First day of the week and I already fe

I'm done!!! First day of the week and I already feel like this. Time for the couch, my snuggle rug and some warm milk. 🤣
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Jett wearing the cutest dress from @designerkidz

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Roo is still as obsessed with Jett as the day she

Roo is still as obsessed with Jett as the day she was born, although he struggles to pick her up and carry her around now that she's miss independent. He's great at watching over her, feeding her dinner and vaccuming around her high chair.. if only I could get him to change her nappies too. 🤣
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Now regional Victoria is open for travel Jett is r

Now regional Victoria is open for travel Jett is ready to pack her suitcase for a weekend away. I'm not entirely sure where she plans to go but since it's chilly here I'm thinking Mildura with its a sunny 30c next week!! 🤯🌞🌞🌴 This pretty summer dress and bonnet from @designerkidz will be the first thing we pack!

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*gifted product.

A real life doll house! 🏡💕 I've always loved

A real life doll house! 🏡💕 I've always loved his house on Webster Street as its not only pretty but has a certain look of mystique about it. While I was attempting to research the history of our house I came across the history of this one. It was actually designed by the famous architect Henry Caselli who designed lots of famous buildings including the Mining Exchange, Ballarat Woollen Mills (my generation knew it as sportworks!), Baileys Mansions, St Andrews Church, St Alipius Church, Clarendon College and the old orphanage (now demolished). I love most of the old architecture in this city and we can credit a huge list of things to Caselli.

This beauty is actually for sale, so if you fancy a real life dolls house yourself you might want to contact @caineproperty.ballarat 🏠💕

Meanwhile after getting distracted by the history and amazing works by Caselli, Im still no closer to finding our about the designer and builder of our old house!

📷:@findingfemme

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