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Fernlea set to be next

With its new location yet to be announced, 11 February saw confirmation of Fernlea Community Care as the new community hub house provider for...

Kids crafty toys nailed it at Knox Festival’s Kidz Korner

The Knox and District Woodworkers’ Club is offering young children a chance to try their hand at woodworking through its popular Kidz Korner initiative...

Wildlife Victoria under fire

Animal rescue groups and the chief animal rescue authority in Victoria are at odds, with delays blowing out and leaving injured animals without quick...

Yarra Valley puts on a show as golfers take to the tee

Battle recommenced on the open Eastern Golf Course. After negotiating the partial closure of Victoria Road, the combatants all arrived ready for the 7.30am...

Home ground advantage scores plenty of medals

A wet and windy day one of Eastern Region Track and Field Championships, this year held at Morrison Reserve, Mt Evelyn, home of Yarra...

Gutsy win for Monbulk

Round 13 of the Saturday Pennant season delivered perfect bowling conditions, with temperatures settling in the mid-twenties. It’s been a season of ups and downs...

Monbulk nears top four

Saturday pennant, Round 12. Despite the near 36-degree heat, play continued on the bowling greens. Monbulk 1 travelled to Heathmont and played on their middle...

Big Puma’s big day leads Tigers, Tigresses’ unstoppable

It was another huge weekend of Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers baseball this past weekend, as the club recorded five wins, one draw and one...

Upwey South Stars

The Australian Open (AO) is not only a stage for the world’s best tennis players; it also provides a space for Victorian youngsters to...

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...

Students shine at Sherbrooke

Local art students have had the chance to see their hard work exhibited at the Sherbrooke Art Gallery, celebrating with an official opening on...

Brimbank local part of powerful exhibition in Upper Ferntree Gully

A Brimbank resident has contributed to a moving showcase depicting the resilience and fortitude of domestic violence survivors. Photographs taken by Keilor Lodge’s Shannon...

Body of Empowerment exhibition returns in April

After a popular first showing in 2024, Body of Wellbeing Limited (BOWL)’s Body of Empowerment exhibition is making a return in April. Held in March...

An outdoor exhibition arrives in Yering

Art has been sprucing up some of Victoria’s most loved piers throughout summer for the last four years in a public art display taking...

Under a summer sun: music fest heads to Valley to support young people

There’s nothing quite like seeing iconic Australian music artists perform under an open sky in summer especially when it’s for a good cause. Summer...

Excellence in learning at Belgrave South Primary School

For over 100 years, Belgrave South Primary School has been at the heart of the local community, providing excellence in teaching and learning within...

Get a taste of Steiner education

Prospective parents have a unique opportunity to experience a taste of Steiner Education at an upcoming workshop at the school’s primary campus. On Saturday 22...

Belwey Motors a one-stop workshop for all your automotive needs

Belwey Motors in Upwey offers Car and 4WD servicing maintenance and mechanical repairs on all makes and models including brakes, clutch, cooling system, engine...

Education for all at MDLC

Education transforms lives, and Mountain District Learning Centre (MDLC) is leading the way in making lifelong learning accessible for all. Adult education provides a...

Go wild and visit the zoo

On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller and beyond is a very special place where Dr Doolittle dreams of...

More than just a game

Bowling enthusiasts and casual revellers alike, brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience at the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moores Road, Monbulk. This...

Watch out scams

To prevent putting more Australians at risk of scams, the Parliament of Australia passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill on 13 February.  The Star Mail...

Lightning sparks more than 200 fires

Fires, sparked by lightning, have in recent weeks been popping up across the Yarra Ranges and around the state, from severe to minor. Early...

Factory Fire in Bayswater controlled after overnight battle, investigation underway

Firefighters worked through the night to battle a significant factory fire in Jersey Road, Bayswater, which began in the early hours of 14 February....

Schools relocate for safety

Students from Ferny Creek Primary School paid a visit to Wattle View Primary with safety foremost in mind but the opportunity also provided a...

Against all odds: Monbulk clinches fourth spot

Saturday pennant, the final round of home and away bowls. The weather matched the significance of the round. It was the classic four seasons...

Knox to host free International Women’s Day event

Knox City Council is hosting free evening celebrating local women in business as they share their inspiring stories of resilience, overcoming obstacles, and empowering...

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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...