Custom-made guitar adds beautiful sounds
A Healesville-based musician is looking forward to performing at The Basin Music Festival with his new guitar.
Robbie Greig won a songwriting contest held by...
First time for Open Studios
Local residing in Belgrave South and newcomer to the Hills, artist and tutor, Carolina Gartner, is excited to be a first-time artist amongst many...
Healing through art
Underneath my Umbrella has launched 'Black and White' an exhibition series bringing family violence, the lived experiences of survivors and the journey they go...
Youth scores grant
A little support from the community goes a long way and advice from local artists, social media and a council grant have made it...
‘Beautifully gothic’ vamp rocks IWD 2025 showcase
The ‘beautifully gothic’ fashionista of the streets, the Tecoma Veteran Vamp has taken in some studio time recently, being featured as part of a...
Recently formed Yarra Ranges based theatre company
A new theatre company wants to provide a production opportunity to people in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Hills Act Theatre Company was...
Freedom and discovery flows through Jamie Saxe exhibition
Experimenting with paints, colour and texture has led Olinda-based artist Jamie Saxe on a discovery of being in a flow state.
It was that...
Warburton photographer Kate Baker to feature in The Other Art Fair
A Warburton photographer featured in a mass art expo in Port Melbourne last week.
Kate Baker is one of over 100 independent artists who displayed...
Body of Empowerment exhibition returns in April
After a popular first showing in 2024, Body of Wellbeing Limited (BOWL)’s Body of Empowerment exhibition is making a return in April.
Held in March...
Mysterious slime moulds up close
Slime moulds are amazing and you can find them right here in the Yarra Ranges.
I know what you’re thinking, amazing isn’t the first...
Under a summer sun: music fest heads to Valley to support young people
There’s nothing quite like seeing iconic Australian music artists perform under an open sky in summer especially when it’s for a good cause.
Summer...
A year of entertainment triumphs
Fixing bikes and building bonds
In early April 2024, Ferntree Gully teen Charlie Blanchard, known as ‘Mr Fix It’, shared his passion for fixing bikes...
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Arnold Dix’s ‘rock’-solid tribute to life and the sun
A Monbulk lawyer, scientist and author has spent nearly a decade building a unique monument called the "birthday machine" that's captivated families and locals...
