Entertainment
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Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival program launched
With excitement building for the inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival this October, the festival program was officially launched last week at a special event in…
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Realistic view of endangered wildlife both near and far
Denise Smith’s love of animals has always been there and it was that love that led her down an artistic path. As a self-taught artist,…
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Celebrate the love of lavender at Warratina’s Lavender Harvest this November
The Lavender Harvest Weekend at Warratina Lavender Farm is on from the 29 to the 30 November this year. This event promises plenty of engaging…
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Lunar Eclipse
A local photographer, Greg Carrick, went out to Burkes Lookout in Mount Dandenong to capture the different phases of the Lunar Eclipse on 8 September.
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Wilde’s witty work a must see at Lilydale Theatre
With a witty script that is undeniably and wonderfully Oscar Wilde, the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company takes on his highly regarded The Importance of Being…
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A year of firsts: Donna Legg prepares first solo exhibition
After being appointed Mont De Lancey’s first artist-in-residence in March, Wandin’s Donna Legg will host her first solo exhibition in September. “It is a bit…
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Healesville Sanctuary crowded with local drinks
Healesville Sanctuary once again became a venue for local drinks to connect with a wider audience over the weekend of 30-31 August. The local zoo…
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Paint, sketch, discover the beauty of Mont De Lancey
Mont De Lancey will be launching into spring with a first-of-its-kind event for the historical homestead, putting the magnificent grounds on show. Artists of all…
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The powerful act of crafting change
The power of craft to bring about change and awareness on the issues and challenges facing society is not new but craftivist Tal Fitzpatrick brings…
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Nod to the daffodil
Spring has sprung, and the vibrant yellow colours of the season are peeping through trees and across the hills. The distinctive golden daffodil, a firm…
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Greg says to ‘never judge a book by its movie’
Has there been a book that was hard to get through, but worth it in the end? Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. The author continually…
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Merv’s top recommendations and favourite reads
Which book have you just finished or are currently reading? What did you think? The book I’ve just finished reading is Mental State by Dr…