Marysville

Eric Wilkinson was an assistant in the fossils department of Melbourne Museum when he rediscovered the Leadbeater’s Possum in 1961.

Wildlife

At 22, Eric discovered an ‘extinct’ possum. It lived in his pocket

The man who rediscovered Victoria’s faunal emblem, the Leadbeater’s possum, 60 years ago now fears he may live to see it go extinct for real.

1 year ago
Sherryn Groch

Latest

The path of the fire: Kilmore to Murrindindi,

Visual Story
Black Saturday

First it went dark. Then the embers descended. This is how a tragedy unfolded, claiming 119 lives

On February 7, 2009, a powerline fault in north-eastern Victoria sparked a devastating blaze that engulfed townships and left 119 people dead in hours. Here is how it happened.

February 7, 2019
Simone Fox Koob and Mark Stehle

Victoria

Marysville, Victoria: Why tourists are returning

Marysville is just an hour and a half's drive from Melbourne but feels more remote.

March 5, 2018
Paul Chai

Victoria

Back to the well: Marysville yoga retreat

'There will be lots of yoga, Mother Nature, and taking you outside your daily routine in a positive inspiring environment.'

June 11, 2016
Sheriden Rhodes

The alpine-style buildings of Vibe Hotel, Marysville.

Inspiration

Vibe, Marysville review: Weekend away

Marysville was decimated by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, but has regenerated while maintaining its charm.

May 7, 2015
Paul Chai

Architectural wonder: Sunrise Kempinksi, Beijing is due to open in December.

Luxury holidays

Hotel hotlist: 15 of the best new hotel openings for 2015

However you like your hotels, the upcoming year is sure to please, with architectural acrobatics, spectacular renovations and innovative technologies colluding to produce some fantastic new accommodation offerings.