Entertainment
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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…
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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 work…
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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, community…
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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…
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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…
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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 Civic…
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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,…
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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 spoke…
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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 ‘The…
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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…
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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…
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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 is…