Tag: Entertainment
Monbulk teacher lauching first poetry book at 70-years-old
At 70-years-old, teacher and poet Ron Thomas has had time on his side when compiling his first poetry book Water Over Rock.
“I belong to...
Pre-Winter Solstice evening coming to Emerald
A pre-Winter Solstice evening of enchanting music is coming to Emerald on Friday 17 June.
Andy White, Belgrave local and Belfast-born singer-songwriter, will support Kavisha...
Rock royalty The Angels head to Mount Evelyn
Australian rock band royalty, The Angels, are preparing to bring their long awaited tour to the eastern suburbs when they arrive in Mount Evelyn...
Upwey writer’s debut novel Someone Else’s Child
When freelance writer Kylie Orr was approached online by a literary agent, she had no idea how to write a novel.
“A commissioning editor who...
The making of the Yarra Ranges board game
Artist and writer Jenni Ivins has teamed up with Star News Group and Yarra Ranges Council to deliver a table-top journey across the Yarra...
Rhododendron Society brings Olinda Police Station’s garden to life
Within the lobby of Olinda Police Station, a newspaper clipping hangs on the wall showing the garden which decorated the old police station down...
Board game to be launched in Star Mail
The Art Attack Board Game will soon be arriving, with two special launch dates announced for the initiative created by local artist and writer...
New true crime book revisits local suburban murder
Emily Webb has spoken and written about plenty of grisly murders in the past few years.
“My passion really is about cold cases and lesser-known...
Star Mail boardgame launch date
We have a launch date... well, two launch dates, actually!
The lift-out game board and 72 GO-TO cards will be published in all six Star...
A review of Grass Roots: Adventures of a Suburban Lawyer by Alan Dudley Alpass
Those favouring John Grisham's numerous legal thrillers and Michael Connolly's “Lincoln Lawyer” series will find Alan Dudley Alpass's Grass Roots: Adventures of a Suburb...
Snippets: Menzies Creek Community Market Day
Menzies Creek Community Market Day at Menzies Creek Hall, 1 Menzies Road, Menzies Creek.
Saturday May 28 from 9am to 1pm. Hampers and gifts, bric-a-brac...
Q&A with Olinda Community House Community Development Lead Krystal Bassett
Krystal Bassett is the Community Development Lead at Olinda Community House. From the UK, Krystal studied her degree in International Fashion Marketing in Manchester...
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A charming, funny graphic novel
Winner of the 2024 Victorian Premier's Literary Award – Prize for Children's Literature, Ghost Book, by Brisbane-based author and illustrator Remy Lai, is a...
