Celebrations kicked off at Emerald Library on Saturday 17 August from 11am with Kiddly Winks and their amazing face painting and balloon twisting talents. Kids, librarians and parents joined in on the fun to celebrate the beginning of book week across the nation. All week long, libraries celebrated ‘Reading is Magic’ during their regular StoryTime sessions — with people dressing up as their favourite character.
Warburton-based photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s biggest exhibition yet will showcase 13 years of Melbourne’s queer community at the Midsumma Festival. The Queer Naarm exhibition takes place…
Yarra Ranges Council are encouraging residents to do a quick check-in for their furry friends if anything has changed since you last updated your pet’s registration details. Spending a few…
Having explored the tourist meccas of the South Island of New Zealand (Queenstown and Christchurch) I thought it was time to venture further afield and head to the more hidden…
The Yarra Ranges Queer Youth Writers Collective (QYWC) formed in 2025 and is making a return this year for keen young writers in the LGBTQIA+ community. The group has also…
Over the past week, firefighters have been flat out, both locally and across the state, helping communities impacted by ongoing bushfires. Bayswater CFA sent a tanker and more than 20…
A allegedly stolen vehicle crashed straight into the front of Rubies and Rust and Touchstone Craft Gallery on Olinda-Monbulk Road in Olinda in the early hours of Friday morning, 16…
Healthcare directory Cleanbill’s first Blue Report since the Australian Government expanded the bulk-billing incentive to non-concession patients has been released. The government’s decision appears to be vindicated with the report…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 319207 A new report by the Climate Council and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action has investigated the impact of a Los Angeles-style (LA) bushfire…
Cafe owner and operator from ‘Cafe Have ya Bean’ in Upwey, Paul had a bit of a surprise in store when a regular work day saw an Aussie icon pop…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 171210 A coroner’s report has found the murder of a pregnant mother from The Basin followed a well-recognised pattern of intimate partner violence, but…
The State and Federal Governments are delivering further support to Victorians affected by the devastating fires, helping communities begin the long road to recovery. A new $15 million recovery package…
