Entertainment
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Cry, Little Sisters
By Derek Schlennstedt Those daffy, how-could-you-not-love-them Little Sisters of Hoboken are on their way to the Dandenong Ranges to appear in Nunsense, which will play…
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On McLeod nine
By Peter Douglas Quintessential rock chick and Superjesus frontwoman Sarah McLeod is set to impress local audiences. With a fistful of new material to unleash,…
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Jazz brings ’em to life
The majestic township of Marysville will come alive this month when the Jazz and Blues Weekend hits town from Friday to Sunday, 20-22 October. The…
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Growing for Red Cross
A gardener’s passion for alpine and woodland plants has been artistically combined in a stunning Lilydale garden overlooking the Dandenongs – opening with Open Gardens…
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Benny debuts EP
By Derek Schlennstedt Winner of the “Best Aboriginal Act of the Year” at 2016’s The Age Music Victoria Awards, Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter, Benny Walker is…
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Activities for the holidays
By Kath Gannaway Yarra Ranges’ young people will have some great opportunities to have fun and hang out with friends at the Yarra Ranges Council’s…
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Open to the people
A passionate Montrose plant collector is opening up their native garden, Warooka, on the weekend of 23 and 24 September. Adjoining the Dandenong Ranges National…
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If it’s tulips, it must be spring
By Peter Douglas You know spring has truly sprung when the Tesselaar Tulip Festival is in full bloom and bursting with a kaleidoscope of colour.…
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Festival produces the goods
It’s time again to learn how to stay healthy while helping your community. The Healthy Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday 9 September, from…
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Riot of laughs
Yarra Ranges actresses Tuilyn and Rhiannon – both young mothers of primary school age children – understand the joys and challenges of parenthood. The responsibility…
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Street art gains cred
By Wendy Williamson A forthcoming exhibition at Ferntree Gully will move art off the street and onto the walls of The Hut Gallery. Ferntree Gully…
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The hills are alive …
By Kath Gannaway Hills artists will come together for a charity concert in Tecoma on Sunday, 27 August. The artists who will perform sacred, classical,…