Entertainment
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Recently formed Yarra Ranges based theatre company
A new theatre company wants to provide a production opportunity to people in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Hills Act Theatre Company was formed…
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Youth scores grant to explore wearable art
A little support from the community goes a long way and advice from local artists, social media and a council grant have made it possible…
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Highland Games reach international heights as festival approaches
An exploration of Highland and Celtic culture will return to Croydon next month with a festival celebrated by people journeying from far and wide. The…
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Murder by another’s hand
Lilydale and the surrounds may have a small population but throughout its history there have been a large number of violent murders committed for various…
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New display of vintage tools at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead
The Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead is now home to a new display of vintage tools, courtesy of Charlie Chamberlain. Mr Chamberlain is a retired…
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Toasting a contemporary version Melba in new exhibition
The culmination of two years worth of work to bring a contemporary view of famed opera singer Dame Nellie Melba to the Yarra Ranges finally…
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Freedom and discovery flows through Jamie Saxe exhibition
Experimenting with paints, colour and texture has led Olinda-based artist Jamie Saxe on a discovery of being in a flow state. It was that act…
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Flashback to the past at the Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival
The annual Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival at the Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead is returning for 2025. This year’s event will be held on…
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Haul of awards for talented Lilydale theatre cast, crew
A year of outstanding talent and remarkable ticket sales was rewarded at the Lyrebird Awards, seeing Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company (LATC) score a haul of…
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Lose yourself in comedic fun as theatre opens for the year
Described by its director as a typical fun and fantastical farce, Moon Over Buffalo will open the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre’s 2025 season. “It sits squarely…
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Autobiographical performance for more inclusive society
Through autobiographical performance, Roos Rijnbeek wants to not only share her life story but also let the audience think about the true meaning of inclusion…
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Young Yarra Junction violinist taking her place among the best in orchestra
A 15-year-old violinist from Yarra Junction is making waves in the music world, becoming one of the youngest, if not the youngest, violinist to feature…