Tag: News
It’s the art of excellence
By Effie Caloutas
Three talented students from Monbulk College’s Studio Arts class of 2016 have had their work chosen for exhibitions in the VCE Season...
Spotlight on Kalorama pioneers
A host of dignitaries attended the unveiling of new information boards at Kalorama Park on Sunday 16 July.
Yarra Ranges Mayor Noel Cliff, Cr Jim...
Trail on track after limbo phase
By Bonny Burrows
Works can now start on an off-road track 14 years in the making, with Cardinia Shire Council securing a contractor for the...
Tour most memorable for Clarke
By Peter Douglas
Selby professional cyclist Simon Clarke has described his 2017 Tour de France campaign as one of his “most memorable” races.
After completing his...
School DJ takes his turn
By Derek Schlennstedt
If the mark of a good DJ is that their events are packed with dancers, then Ian Cranage is among the best.
Particularly...
Clare jets off to USA
By Derek Schlennstedt
Clare Di Stefano, goalkeeper at Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club is one of four Monbulk soccer players who have been accepted to go...
Ash Wednesday centre celebrates
By Derek Schlennstedt
The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre in Cockatoo will be celebrating its first birthday on Sunday 30 July.
The centre is...
Fallen leaves for fun
Avid Mail reader Robyn Kuys was minding his grandchildren over the school holidays when he snapped this great image of two of his nine...
Wine’s a full glass of gags
By Derek Schlennstedt
Uncorked at last, the 1812 Theatre will be unveiling its new play Last of the Summer Wine.
The stage production is based upon...
Puffed up over historic engine
Almost every resident in the Dandenong Ranges would have heard the subtle whistle of Puffing Billy as it choofs around the hills, a plume...
It’s the last straw
By Peter Douglas
Monbulk mother Sonja Leigh is on a mission to help out her beloved Dandenong Ranges, one plastic straw at a time.
Ms Leigh...
Better sewerage
By Derek Schlennstedt
Yarra Valley Water is planning to implement a modern sewerage service for the Monbulk area, as part of the community sewerage program.
About...