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Captain is seriously sci-fi

By Effie Caloutas Space Captain Smith will this month feature at the Gem Community theatre. The season will run for three weekends from 9 June until...

Underworld – buy the book

By Peter Douglas Emerald author Peter Oredsson is fulfilling his mission to sell the intrigue of Melbourne underworld to the world. After late last year releasing...

Cailie’s eye for colour

By Derek Schlennstedt Cailie Coney is a prolific painter. At every opportunity the 31-year-old will use her pastels, paintbrushes and gel pens to create...

Guitar hero goes solo

By Peter Douglas Rare guitar talent Justin Bernasconi is returning to the hills to delight local music-lovers, with a special performance at the Skylark Room,...

Flowing with colour

Dandenong Ranges resident Bev Pergl is the latest local artist to feature at Miloko in Sassafras. Pergl’s exhibition, titled ‘Flowing with Colour’, is a celebration...

Anecdote’s prodigious talent

By Peter Douglas Prodigiously talented Yarra Ranges band The Anecdote is set to launch their debut album ‘Carved Upon the Air’ at The Skylark Room...

Celebration of nature-inspired art

By Jodie Symonds The vibrant and atmospheric artwork of Belinda Volkmer will be on display at Miloko in Sassafras until Friday 28 April. Called ‘Celebration’, the...

A creative world opens up

By Peter Douglas Emerald artist Martha Silver Breninger has opened up her creative world to the hills community, with her first solo exhibition presently featured...

Story sparkles in hills setting

By Peter Douglas The picturesque landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges feature heavily in the debut novel of Olinda author Roger Mendelson. After two successful non-fiction books,...

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CARTOON: Anzac Day

Once again, all Australians commemorated the Anzac spirit for veterans who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of the country on Thursday 25...