Entertainment
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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…
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Belief leads to first ever exhibition
In a first for many of the Mount Evelyn Art Collective’s group members, an exciting step in their artistic adventure has led to an upcoming…
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Leap into literacy at Your Library
Lizzie James is the Regional Literacy Officer at Your Library (formerly Eastern Regional Libraries). Here is her introduction to the “Leap into Literacy” program for…