Entertainment
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Where art and nature meet
Two years ago, botanical artist and horticulturist Miffy Gilbert made the move to Sassafras, drawn in by the Dandenong Ranges’ lush greenery and misty gardens.…
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MND fight matters for MPs
Animosities, divisions and the all-around frenzy of parliament were put on hold for a moment last week as MPs took the plunge to raise over…
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Belgrave rocks to Blondie and The Clash Tribute Acts
What happened at Sooki Lounge in Belgrave on Sunday, 22 June, was far from your average Sunday session – it was a loud, energetic ride…
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Belgrave in beautiful colours
Belgrave was crowded with thousands of people with different lanterns on hand. Taking place on the Winter Solstice, Saturday 21 June, the Belgrave Lantern Parade…
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Art gives Milie the will to keep going after MND diagnosis
Breaking free of the confines set around her, Milie Woods always knew art was a calling she couldn’t resist, little did she know one day…
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Celtic performers flock to frosty shores
Performers across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley are still recovering from the epic three-day National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, held last week over the…
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Snippets lantern parade treats: pizzas, toasties and more
Lantern Festival goodness continues With the Lantern Parade just around the corner, Little Hendrix Cafe is gearing up to serve their famous thin-crust, Lebanese-style folded…
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Snippets: MADCOW meeting on proposed Over-55s housing on Main Rd
MADCOW meeting on proposed Over-55s housing on Main Rd Monbulk residents are invited to a community meeting on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, to have a…
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Songs, stories, and community at Upwey-Belgrave RSL
The Upwey-Belgrave RSL will welcome a true icon of Australian music to its intimate stage on Saturday, 21 June. As part of their ongoing “Story…
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Honour strikes sweet note
A Coldstream resident has been bestowed with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division this King’s Birthday. Kenneth Bruce Rowland…
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Between sky and peaks
Winter will see themes of collaboration, connection and being in place expressed through art for a two-month exhibition at Burrinja Gallery in Upwey. After a…
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Vamp dish for 2025 Met Gala
Across the world, the 2025 Met Gala recently embraced the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, celebrating the rich legacy of Black dandyism, and a slew…