CARTOON: Traffic jam
While the rail bridge in Lilydale promised improved traffic conditions and less congestion, locals are still puzzled by the seemingly unchanged traffic jam.
Cartoonist...
BOOK REVIEW: A worthy read about a female entrepreneur
Delve into the world of a female entrepreneur with a book review of 'A Spanner in the Works' by Loretta Smith.
A well-written biography...
Mount Evelyn’s local road names and their history
Mount Evelyn acquired a stock of local names from the early years of European settlement. People referred to a location by the selector’s name,...
CARTOON: Welcoming winter
The first week of June certainly let us know winter was here, with freezing temperatures, snow and unstoppable rain.
CARTOON: The election is over
This week's cartoon reflected on the Federal election, a result some may have been happy with, others not so much.
Safe exercise is the best medicine for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a major cause of chronic pain, disability and activity limitation in modern Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,...
Well played production at 1812
The 1812 Theatre’s May production was the American comedy Till Beth Do Us Part.
A comedy touching on fast and enjoyed by the opening night...
Why Voices of Casey fell short
In the aftermath of the federal election, one of the biggest stories was the elevation of community-driven independent candidates to Parliament.
12 independent candidates were...
The history of Lillydale’s boy bushranger
Community and family historians lead interesting lives as they can readily escape the drama of the world around them and through their research travel...
High standard performance at Lilydale
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre’s May production was Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea.
The play is about one day in the lives of Hester Collyer, her...
CARTOON: expensive insurance
Danny Zemp has this week commented on the insurance price hike expected with lots of properties now at risk of being uninsurable in the...
State’s cut to health will hurt
Last week the State Budget was handed down, and unfortunately it represents a troubling picture for our economy and completely ignores our local community....
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Influencer’s kindness helps Montrose Florist flourish
The power of a digital story has skyrocketed the struggles of a Montrose business into the social media spotlight, as an influencer spent time...
