Entertainment
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Free premiere screening for film of Black Saturday bushfires survivors
Although it’s been more than 16 years since the Black Saturday bushfires drove the region to fear, the trauma has remained in the survivors’ daily…
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Outside of me launches
Outside of Me has launched at Burrinja this week, with mother and son Leticia Hodson and Wade Keighley presenting their art to the world in…
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Chrysalis offers a peek for Open Studios
The Chrysalis exhibition launched at Burrinja Cultural Centre on Thursday 20 March, celebrating a thriving art community in the Dandenong Ranges. Over 200 people gathered…
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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…
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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 who…
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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 on…
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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 possible…
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‘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 regular…
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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 formed…
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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 act…
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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…
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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…