The rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of the Belgrave Lantern Festival, with thousands of residents from the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds taking to the streets of Belgrave to show off their homemade lanterns. As usual, the 12th annual lantern parade was nothing short of dazzling. Thousands of glowing lanterns, bright lights and radiant fire-twirlers lit up the smiling, glowing faces of those who came out to celebrate. ‘Mail’ journalist Derek Schlennstedt was present to capture all the action.
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Games Afoot Or Homes for the Holidays us a farce murder mystery. A “Who Dunnit” set in 1936 where the famous…
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Starring Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell MA15+ 4.5/5 Directed by Nia DaCosta, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is an even better…
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash in Ferntree Gully last week. It is understood a car crashed into a pole on Oaklands Avenue…
Emerald is a haven for the arts, and that passion has been given well-deserved recognition at Cardinia’s Australia Day awards. The Emerald Arts Society won Community Event of the Year…
A local author has begun a free writing group, which is set to return for its second series on 7 February at the Menzies Creek Hall. The group has relocated…
The Yarra Ranges-based seven-piece band Playlunch landed an incredible fourth place in triple j’s Hottest 100, capping off a mega 2025. It was the bogan funk outfit’s breakout single Keith…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530156 Next week, three generations of the same family will walk through the gates of Monbulk Primary School together, a rare and special moment…
A Ferny Creek local has been recognised for his outstanding public service to the disability and social services sectors across Victoria, receiving the Public Service Medal for 2026. Living quietly…
With disasters seeming to become more frequent and severe in Australia, ensuiring our telecommunications are capable of keeping us connected in a crisis is crucial. Casey MP and Shadow Assistant…
The Allan Labor Government is calling on thousands of Victorian basketballers – from grassroots juniors to elite stars to step up as road safety ambassadors this month, as Basketball Victoria…
A dedicated Hills community volunteer has been recognised for his long-standing commitment to connection, wellbeing and inclusion. Mr Heath Pawley was set to receive the Ian De La Rue Award…
