Fiona Basile

Photographer, writer, storyteller ... dancer at heart! You can also find me at

[Fiona Basile @fiona_basile]

Vale Kevin Andrews AM, man of faith, family & service: 'Kevin turned out to be such a singular politician, so universally admired for being a decent human being. We are much the poorer for his passing but we are so much the richer for his living.' Abbott https://t.co/MMV05dZZ8x

[Fiona Basile @fiona_basile]

I am thrilled that my photo book, Immerse, has been awarded 3rd prize in the 2024 International Photography Awards in the Professional Self Published Book category. Congrats to all award winners and see you in Greece! https://t.co/ok0HaHfJ4g @iphoto_awards ##IPA2024 #IPhotoAwards

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See you at my upcoming author talk on Immerse, celebrating the beauty & joy of a special open water swimming community: Inverloch Community Library, Mon 25 March, 5.30pm-6.30pm. All welcome! Register here: https://t.co/DC0giiSwX8 @myliLibrary @InverlochI @BassCoast #oceanlovers

[Fiona Basile @fiona_basile]

I recently interviewed Carlton midfielder, Matthew Kennedy about his small-town, Catholic upbringing, the highs & lows of his football career, and Matthew Kennedy the man, who is ‘much more than just a football player’ https://t.co/pMiMYbPfZd @CarltonFC @catholicmelb #CarltonFC

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Join me for a free author talk about my new photographic coffee table book, Immerse, showcasing open water swimming photos & stories, this Saturday, 16 March, Rosebud Library, Victoria, 11am-12pm. Book here: https://t.co/a36LjmIm8U #immerse #openwaterswimming #openwaterswimmer

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To mark International Women's Day, this Friday 8 March, The Mordi Canteen, 226 Beach Rd, Mordialloc is hosting a Women Writer's Panel & Conversation featuring myself, authors Mary Jones & Anna Sput-Stern, with @SocietyofV President, Caroline Webber, emceeing. All welcome #IWD2024

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I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new photographic coffee table book, Immerse, celebrating and showcasing an open water swimming community in Seaford, bayside Melbourne. Hard-cover, 144-pages on gorgeous textured stock. Order today! https://t.co/pOAfTUA2ZO

[Missionary Sisters of Service Australia @MissionarySrsAu]

We’re pleased to share our latest MSS & @HighwaysByways1 newsletter: https://t.co/ZTEqIgz264
With stories & photos from our 79th anniversary of foundation celebrations, Voice referendum, reflections & news of the 2023 grant recipients. Grab a cuppa, get cosy & enjoy the read!

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Our annual Basile & Co Passata-making Day, held in country Victoria, is a special time to deepen our family ties and traditions, and to connect to our Italian culture and heritage. And we have fresh tomato sauce for the year! https://t.co/EcW07SIQVA @SBSFood @ilglobonews join us!

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In my latest blog, The Joy of Being Disconnected, I’ve taken some time to reflect upon my recent experience of house-sitting on a small bush block just outside the quaint and historic seaside town of Port Fairy, on the south-west coast of Victoria: https://t.co/Uwma4PV6i0 #travel

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I'm on Inis Oirr (#Inisheer), the smallest of the three Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. I'm soaking up the history, culture & ruins, the natural beauty of limestone walls & rugged coastline, the wild Atlantic ocean & the warm hospitality of locals #InisOirr #Ireland

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Tomorrow is the 107th World Migrant & Refugee Sunday. Vietnamese refugee, Thach Ly, shares his inspirational story of how the greatest lesson he learnt in life is that of love, shown by way of an almost-90-year-old Christian man: https://t.co/kAbi6LmFOW @M_RSection @abcmelbourne

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In 2008, Cameron Balcombe was a 12-year-old boy who had a special encounter with a cross and icon. He remembers it well. Now 25, he is a proud Aboriginal Catholic man who's dedicated his life to working within and serving the broader Indigenous community: https://t.co/AFkpLrSjCs

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A curious thing happened today ... I left the Australasian Catholic Press Association AGM as Vice-President! Thanks for the nominations & for your votes of confidence, Gavin of @ACBC1 & current President, Neil of @TSV_Diocese. Really excited to contribute! @ACPAconf @catholicmelb

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'Hope in the Midst of Life' is the theme for tomorrow's free online zoom conference hosted by the Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia, 2pm-5.30pm (AEST), 22 August. I'm one of three speakers sharing stories about who inspires #hope - https://t.co/MAPLeVt4og @jcmaoz

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In gratitude, I've penned a letter to @MissionarySrsAu sharing how their ‘Yes’ to live a life of service & love as consecrated women has deeply impacted & inspired me in my own vocation as a laywoman on mission in the world: https://t.co/ECcvpvE4NN @catholicmelb @ACBC1 @CathNews

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Each July #IgnatianSpirituality, an outreach of @loyolapress hosts #31DaysWithIgnatius. In this article I share a moment when something changed in my life, just as getting hit by a cannonball changed the course of St Ignatius' life: https://t.co/mKoOhpyi63 @VaticanIHD @ausjesuits

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Today we commemorate the birthday anniversary of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ, the Victorian born & educated medical doctor who travelled to India to become a religious Sister. Melbourne artist Darien Pullen has captured this pioneering woman in solid bronze https://t.co/tw8tLniwcU

[Missionary Sisters of Service Australia @MissionarySrsAu]

Today is World Environment Day! We're so pleased that much of the work of our mission entity @HighwaysByways1 focusses on giving small grants & working with those who seek to care for the environment https://t.co/C4IEAeMmBv #GenerationRestoration @UNEP @VaticanIHD @CathEarthcare