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Warburton Film Festival successful on return

Dandenong Ranges student Ivy Tucker was awarded the Young Film-makers Award at The Warburton Film Festival's successful return for the first time since 2019...

New film putting The Basin on the map

If you live around The Basin and spotted vans near the town's roundabout on Friday 17 June - it was because the star studded...

What’s on in theatre in the Yarra Ranges

The Basin Theatre The 'Lady in the Van' by Alan Bennett in association with Highway 1 Theatre Company The 'Lady in the Van' tells the true...

Explore artist David Noonan’s collagist display at Tarrawarra Museum of Art

A monochromatic display highlighting contrasting collages from artist David Noonan is on show at Tarrawarra Museum of Art, bringing mystery and intrigue to all...

Monbulk teacher lauching first poetry book at 70-years-old

At 70-years-old, teacher and poet Ron Thomas has had time on his side when compiling his first poetry book Water Over Rock. “I belong to...

Pre-Winter Solstice evening coming to Emerald

A pre-Winter Solstice evening of enchanting music is coming to Emerald on Friday 17 June. Andy White, Belgrave local and Belfast-born singer-songwriter, will support Kavisha...

Rock royalty The Angels head to Mount Evelyn

Australian rock band royalty, The Angels, are preparing to bring their long awaited tour to the eastern suburbs when they arrive in Mount Evelyn...

Upwey writer’s debut novel Someone Else’s Child

When freelance writer Kylie Orr was approached online by a literary agent, she had no idea how to write a novel. “A commissioning editor who...

The making of the Yarra Ranges board game

Artist and writer Jenni Ivins has teamed up with Star News Group and Yarra Ranges Council to deliver a table-top journey across the Yarra...

Rhododendron Society brings Olinda Police Station’s garden to life

Within the lobby of Olinda Police Station, a newspaper clipping hangs on the wall showing the garden which decorated the old police station down...

Board game to be launched in Star Mail

The Art Attack Board Game will soon be arriving, with two special launch dates announced for the initiative created by local artist and writer...

New true crime book revisits local suburban murder

Emily Webb has spoken and written about plenty of grisly murders in the past few years. “My passion really is about cold cases and lesser-known...

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Lock up to stop thieves and burglars this weekend

Victoria Police is urging the community to lock home and vehicle doors this summer, as new police intelligence reveals aggravated burglaries and car thefts...