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Festival takes sustainability to the streets

Dozens of street artists were hard at work at Woodend’s Black Forest Timber Mill on Saturday, sharing a vast array of works as part...

Taste of Kyneton a paddock to plate feast

The toast of Kyneton’s thriving foodie scene will lay out a massive spread of signature dishes at Sunday’s Taste of Kyneton festival. This year’s event...

Helen Cottle donates work for Woodend art show

A snow landscape by Gisborne artist Helen Cottle (pictured) will be up for grabs as part of the 41st Woodend Lions Art Show. Cottle’s Cool...

Movie night in the bag

Organisers hope that community spirits will soar during a free family movie night at Sunbury’s Village Green this Saturday. The event, supported by Sunbury Community...

Cast away your troubles in Fiji

Men as loud as their shirts, children unshackling themselves from screens, flight attendants sneakily doling out an extra bottle of wine – there’s a...

Kia ora Kaikoura

There’s something special about arriving somewhere at night only for it’s full beauty to be revealed at sunrise. From our cliff-top balcony looking over Kaikoura,...

Coogee: Sun and sand in suburbia

The crowd parts on the promenade revealing three samba dancers wearing little more than feathers, sequinned fabric swatches and tans. Under sunny skies onlookers move...

WRX delivers cheap thrills

David Bonnici decided to overcome his 'rice chariot' snobbery to see what the WRX fun was all about. Being a bit of a performance-car snob who raised...

Port Fairy is the great weekender

Rich in history and natural beauty, Port Fairy has always been a popular destination for Victorians seeking a weekend getaway or a couple of...

Pictures of the month, November

November's best pictures by the Star Weekly photographers.   https://youtu.be/ZQxG6gfiL8c

Festive fever at Sunbury Blue Light Disco

Plenty of bright lights, decorations and children dressed in their finest Christmas costumes will give Sunbury Memorial Hall a festive feeling for the town’s...

Acapella carols at Mount Macedon landmark

The grounds of one of Mount Macedon’s most spectacular gardens will form a beautiful backdrop for a Christmas carol service this Saturday. Duneira director Jacqueline...

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges artists share work

Paintings, pottery and jewellery will go on show as part of the Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group’s annual Christmas exhibition. Textiles and woodwork...

Entries galore for New Gisborne car and bike show

Line-ups of sleek machines and shiny chrome will be on display at Gisborne Rotary Club’s annual Classic Vintage Motorbike and Car Show this Sunday. Hundreds...

Cold Chisel warms Hanging Rock hearts

With the iconic Hanging Rock as a backdrop, Cold Chisel delivered a rock ’n’ roll masterclass to about 15,000 fans on Saturday night. Legends of...

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New Mount Holden trail

Sunbury residents will be able to enjoy a new walking trail following the completion of a 2.5 kilometre loop trail at Mount Holden. The trail...

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