Entertainment
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Q and A with Emerald-based photographer James Hughes
The Star Mail spoke to Emerald-based photographer James Hughes in this week’s Q&A. Tell us a fun fact about yourself! Hmmm. Something fun…… I used…
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Local artists set to open up their homes in Open Studios
More than 50 local artists will have their work showcased in this year’s Dandenong Ranges Open Studios event, which marks its 20th year in the…
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Documentary screening in Belgrave highlights Black Cockatoo plight
At Belgrave’s Cameo Cinemas on Thursday 16 February, a documentary about the crisis facing Western Australia’s Black Cockatoo species was screened in an attempt by…
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From the Upper Gully Market to professionally published
The last time the Star Mail spoke to Dennis Luke in early 2022, he was busy selling his self-published book at the Upper Gully Market.…
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Dandenong Ranges Music Council to host first Youth Music Awards since 2019
The Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) will host its Youth Music Awards Concert on Sunday 2 April from 2pm, the first time the event has…
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Monbulk’s buttefly haven takes flight
When now-Monbulk local Yvonne Duke moved to Australia from New Zealand in the 2000s, she realised education about the prolific Monarch butterfly wasn’t as extensive…
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Royal Australian Navy band to perform Dandenong Ranges inspired composition
On 25 March at The Memo in Healesville, the Melbourne Royal Australian Navy wind band will perform a composition inspired by the Dandenong Ranges. The…
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Hills local makes Australian Idol’s Top 12 contestants
Before the announcement she had progressed into the Top 12 contestants on this year’s Australian Idol, Selby local Anya Hynninen received a touchdown from musician…
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Think Global, Act Local with Burrinja Climate Change Biennial
Think Global Act Local! Buy a plant from the gallery. This is the last week to view the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale. This exhibition’s theme…
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Snippets: Dandenong Ranges Music Council
An exciting year ahead with opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to learn or play music at the Dandenong Ranges Music Council. The…
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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…
 












