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Rain bound for Earth

Hills-based artist Rain White is preparing to show off her talent to local audiences, with her solo exhibition ‘Earthbound’. The exhibition focuses on White’s creative...

These Sparks are on fire

Hills-based musicians Liam, Dylan and Michael from Sparks are now set to further their idiosyncratic take on rock‘n’roll and beats in upcoming performances. After forming...

Abstract art on show

The work of six emerging local artists is being showcased in a new Growing Pains exhibition, Abstractify, at Burrinja Cultural Centre. The Burrinja-based Growing Pains...

Connected to nature

By Derek Schlennstedt To coincide with the change in seasons, Belgrave illustrator and watercolour artist, Susie Parry is unveiling her new exhibition that reflects the...

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,...

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Kallista’s six generations, one ribbon: bridging the past and present

Kallista, the scenic town nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, marked a significant milestone on Saturday, 29 March – the 100th anniversary of its new...