Entertainment
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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…
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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 thing…
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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 Fun…
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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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Outer East a feature of Victorian artists Alice Ivy’s new single
An up-and-coming Victorian artist has incorporated a touch of the Outer East in her latest release, with a famous voice of the Valley and popular…