Tag: Entertainment
Your summer road trip through the Dandenong Ranges
A road trip in the Yarra Valley or Dandenong Ranges is the perfect summer activity during the holidays.
With the wonders of the Dandenong Ranges...
How to handle all that leftover Christmas ham
If you are anything like us, you're left with a huge amount of leftovers after the Christmas feast.
Here are three cooking ideas you might...
Summer photography in the Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges is really a photographer’s delight, with forests, wildlife and many other sights waiting to be captured in the perfect photograph.
Photographer Tracy...
BEST OF MAY: Rhododendron Society brings Olinda Police Station’s garden to life
In May, the Star Mail was on hand to see the planting of a new garden at Olinda Police Station by a local community...
The best five festive books recommended by librarians
Here are six festive children's books recommended by librarians for great stocking fillers and gifts for kids.
Pig the elf by Aaron Blabey
No one loves...
The best way to sustainably wrap your gifts this Christmas
Christmas is a time for Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley residents to get together with family and friends; cooking, eating, drinking, celebrating and giving...
Best tips for shopping with children
The holiday season is a time for Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley residents to enjoy with family and friends, but with the season often...
The best gifts this Christmas period
Here are some great ideas for those last minute gifts before Christmas:
1. For the artsy type
Victoria is known for its diverse artistic culture. If...
4 tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience
Are you hosting Christmas this year? Or have you been asked to bring a plate or two? Trying to avoid going to the shops...
How to survive the Boxing Day sales rush
With Christmas fast approaching, that means that Boxing Day is too.
Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can be an overwhelming experience....
CURTAIN CALL: 2023 at the theatre
Now it’s December and your local theatres have closed for the Festive Season, although rehearsals for the new year are progressing ahead.
Lilydale Athenaeum...
Staying toy safe this Christmas
Parents are urged by Kidsafe to follow some safe Santa tips when buying presents for their kids in the lead-up to Christmas.
General Manager...