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The circus is back

The return of the fourth annual Burrinja Circus Festival will take place these winter holidays, until Saturday, 8 July. A great experience for these...

Dance has taken over

A successful formula for engaging the community and developing opportunities in the Yarra Ranges has seen exponential growth in local dance participation. The Dance Tracks...

The nature of creativity

By Wendy Williamson A forthcoming exhibition at Upwey’s Burrinja Gallery is inspired by the three participating local artists’ shared love of nature and is testament...

Head of steam for oil paintings

By Effie Caloutas Hills-based artist Claude Ciccone will present two oil paintings at the 2017 Camberwell Art Show next month. The local artist, who has taught...

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...

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Black Hill Candling planned burn at 2.2km E of Belgrave

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Selby - Black Hill Candling planned burn, located at 2.2km E...