One night only performances at Burrinja
Charm of Finches
From Melbourne make intricate, dreamy indie folk with many stringed things, awash with seamless blood harmonies traversing melancholy and wonder in equal...
A O&A with Community House manager Suyin Chan
1. What is something people don’t know about you?
Growing up, I attended 12 different schools in various countries.
2. What is your background in community...
CARTOON: Saving on water
Last week, Star Mail cartoonist Danny Zemp referenced one of the stories published about a new water saving competition and target for the Yarra...
New music festival will be rocking the Valley
A new music festival is coming to the Yarra Ranges, supporting local artists and raising funds for charities, while reactivating the live music scene...
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and enjoy the opera
For those who like opera and Alice in Wonderland, then this performance may be the perfect combination.
The Australian Contemporary Opera Company is arriving...
What’s coming to a theatre near you
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre:
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
After his mother’s funeral, middle-class Englishman Monty Navarro learns an incredible secret – he is the...
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....
Latest
Hope, Faith and a miracle at Christmas Creek – platypus returns...
A precious platypus has peacefully paddled off into the wild after receiving expert care for 10-months at Healesville Sanctuary.
A dedicated team of animal experts...
