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SNIPPETS: Royal Australian Navy Jazz band Melbourne Ensemble at Emerald Lake Park

The Royal Australian Navy Jazz band – Melbourne Ensemble will play a free concert at Emerald Lake Park, hosted by Cardinia Shire Council. This rare...

Awards and festivities as Burrinja Climate Change Biennale exhibition approaches end

Olinda-based artist Emma Jennings has taken out the people’s choice award in the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale for her piece ‘Future Firefighters,’ recognising the...

Knox Festival to be held in Ferntree Gully on March 4

Knox Festival will be held on Saturday 4 March at Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully, with the free event featuring activities, workshops, rides,...

THREE: facts about Valentine’s Day

Here a three Valentine's Day facts: 1. Namesake: Saint Valentine Saint Valentine was a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the third century. When a...

CURTAIN CALL: What’s on at your local theatre

This week, Theatre correspondent Peter Kemp looks at happening in the local theatre world. Burrinja Theatre Live on the Lawn 2023: Hot Summer Days meet Cool Summer...

SNIPPETS: International Women’s Day speakers

For international Women's Day, Knox City Council will host two guest speakers: Author Lisa Ireland, and journalist and feminist Jane Gilmour at the Knox...

Fishing safety tips this summer

Summer is a great time to go fishing, but it is important to keep safety in mind to avoid unneeded accidents. Fishing from a pier,...

Poetry is alive in Australia, according to Woorilla Poetry Prize founder

After the federal government announced the creation of an official poet laureate as a part of the new National Cultural Policy, the Star Mail...

History project set to launch at Selby Community House

A podcast series and film exploring the history of the Selby Community House is set to launch this month. The 30 minute film titled...

Work from LGBTQIA+ community in Cardinia Shire showcased at Hills Hub in Emerald

An upcoming exhibition at Emerald’s Hills Hub, titled Prism, will feature work by the local creative LGBTQIA+ community. The exhibition will include blackout poems, character...

Selby local takes centre stage on Australian Idol

A Selby local has hit television screens across the country as a contestant on this season of Australian Idol. Anya Hynninen, 19, grew up playing...

List of best books as voted by local readers to be released soon

Featuring both up-and-coming writers as well as the most esteemed making the top contending list in a year of amazing releases, Eastern Regional Libraries...

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Search efforts for missing Kallista man Zak change in light of...

The search for missing Kallista man Zak has expanded after new information came to light overnight on Monday 6 May. Acting officer in charge...