Things to look forward to in the area
Rotary's Australia Day celebrations
The Rotary Club of Lilydale is inviting the community to join them at Lillydale Lake on Wednesday 26 January for an...
Meet Karl Lagerfeld, a superstar feline
There's a superstar living in the area and if you're a frequent visitor at one popular Lilydale cafe, then there're every chance you have...
A sc-RUM-ptious Christmas recipe
With the festive season once again upon us, locals have been sharing their Christmas ideas and recipes in the lead up to the big...
Librarians love a good story
Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers or to read before bed on Christmas Eve. Here are six festive...
Sweet treats for Christmas
Displayed in a festive bowl on the Christmas table, or boxed up as a gift, these Christmas rum balls and rosewater jellies are sweet...
Bang for your buck
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat....
A Q&A with Christmas tree farmer Anthony Mazzella
1. What is something people don’t know about you?
I’ve never watched Game of thrones, Lord of the rings or Star Wars.
2. What was...
Elder’s memoir for young and old
Family and connection lay at the heart of Aunty Pat Ockwell’s life story.
And so it was at the official launch of her richly told...
Community events to attend
Festive fun at Lilydale Community House
Learn how to do some beaded decorations for your tree and some festive fun with beaded earrings at this...
Theatre on the cards for 2022
Your correspondent is pleased to announce that your local theatres are on the way back and will be opening in 2022.
The first to open...
Upcoming events in the local area
Minding the Heart
This new information program is to be conducted by the Australian Centre for Heart Health here in Lilydale at the beautiful Lillydale...
Film review: Two reviews for long Halloween
Malignant and Halloween Kills
Rated R18+ and MA15+ (respectively)
Everyone agrees that the Christmas season starts way too early, so let's extend Halloween into November and...
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A dark fairytale for teens
A review of Deep is the Fen by Lili Wilkinson
Deep is the Fen, by Australian author Lili Wilkinson, shares the same setting as her...
