Entertainment
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Kev brings the laughs
By PETER DOUGLAS LOVE him or loathe him, there is no denying Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson has wound himself into the fabric of Australian culture. In…
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Driven to the stage
By PETER DOUGLAS THE talented team at 1812 Theatre Company is preparing to again delight audiences, this time with their stage version of ‘Driving Miss…
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Chance to see Benny
By PETER DOUGLAS ‘MAIL’ readers have the chance to win one double-pass (two available) to see Blues ‘n’ Roots talent, Benny Walker. The Indigenous singer-songwriter…
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Heavy on the metal battle props
HEAVY metal band Barbarion is preparing to play at Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge on Friday 29 July. The seven members of the Australian band came together…
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Scaling cliffs and climbing mountains
THE Foresters Venturer Unit – comprising members from Belgrave, Kallista, Upwey and surrounding areas – recently spent the weekend rock climbing in the Grampians. With…
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Emerald players to shine
By PETER DOUGLAS EMERALD Gemco Players is preparing to host its One Act Play Season, with two of the plays to feature being presented by…
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Big shot’s screen debut
By PETER DOUGLAS BUDDING Upwey film-maker Tadji Ulrich, 14, has proven himself as a creative talent to watch in years to come. The student has…
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Double-pass offer for comedy show
SOOKI Lounge is thrilled to confirm the next instalment of the regular series, ‘Comedy Comes to the Hill’. To celebrate, Sooki Lounge, in conjunction with…
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Hills in print
By DARCY HENNESSY THE beautifully presented book, ‘The Dandenong Ranges’, written by Nick Anchen, features the history and many photographs of the Hills region. The…
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Kelly living the dream
By DARCY HENNESSY HILLS musician Ben Kelly will live out a lifelong dream when he plays a show with musical hero Nicky Bomba. Kelly and…
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Worth writing home about
TWO of the Dandenong Ranges’ finest up-and-coming writers are set to showcase their talents at the renowned Emerging Writers’ Festival in Melbourne. Lorelei Vashti (Selby,…
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Snow waiting for adventurous
THOSE seeking some winter action will be pleased to hear Lake Mountain and Mt Baw Baw are excited to be opening for the first time…