Business, Community and Environment in the Yarra Ranges and surrounding suburbs
The Storey Players, have re-written history with their telling of the Burke and Wills Story. Few people know the full account of the Burke and Wills expedition, so Simon Storey and his travelling family of players decided to research and create a show for schools, […]
One of the better parts of Christmas, other than the food is the traditional Christmas Tree. It is a great time for the family to create a ritual and enjoy some time together. Many people just go for the plastic tree, but there is nothing […]
If you are looking for something to do in the evening over the summer months, you can not go past the very cosmopolitan Outdoor Cinema at Cameo Cinema in Belgrave. Cameo is an independently run business that presents a generous selection of films all year round. […]
As most people who live in the hills know the Dandenong Ranges are made up of a great deal of natural eucalyptus forest, Mountain Ash, temperate rain forest and Stringybark. Part of the life cycle of this type of forest includes fire. When burnt seed […]
Over the last few weeks my beloved cat Fluffy became very ill. He was vomiting lethargic and not eating or drinking and as such he became extremely dehydrated, He was not looking good and after a less than positive, expensive and questionable diagnosis, I looked […]
The Micawber Tavern located on Monbulk Road between Belgrave and Kallista, is my favorite all time pub. It is a real traditional pub with not a Pokie machine in sight, and is a favorite drinking hole and meeting place in the Dandenong Ranges for locals […]
Opportunity or Op shops are an excellent way to buy recycled goods at cheap prices. Not only can you grab a bargain but you can also help raise money for the wider community. Most people are aware of the larger chain shops usually ran by […]
One of my earliest childhood memories is sitting out the window of the Puffing Billy Railway. Legs dangling over the bridges and along the track, the cars tooting and people waving; but mostly being terrified that I would loose my shoes. The memories of this […]
Did you know that in Belgrave there is a community service that is hugely valuable to the people struggling in the local area? Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Inc. provide a no judgement support care and aid network for those who are doing it tough. You never […]
Music and theatre are a huge part of the culture when living in the Dandenong Hills. Across Victoria theatre companies hold auditions for various music and theatrical productions each year, from pantomime and plays to large scale musicals. To be involved in these shows are […]