Q and A with Santa Claus
The Gazette contacted Santa Claus at the North Pole to see if he wanted to participate in the Q and A! He said yes!...
Christmas tree winners
The Cooper family home is smelling distinctly of Christmas after winning the Star News reader real Christmas tree giveaway from the Dandenong Christmas...
Carols last gig for legend
Two thousand people attended Kooweerup’s Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 11 December, enjoying a firework display and stellar musical entertainment.
Presented by the Lions Club...
Healthy marriage, healthy nation
Marriage celebrant and life coach Suresh Chandra says marriage is not his profession but his passion.
Mr Chandra, 75, of Endeavour Hills, has released a...
What’s on
Storm recovery pop up sessions
Were you or someone you know impacted by the June or October storms? Come down to the Hills Hub (Emerald)...
Three… alternatives to Christmas trees
1. Christmas card tree.
A simple and no-waste Christmas tree idea is to simply blu-tac Christmas cards in a tree shape onto your wall...
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Garfield Christmas Festival
The Garfield Community Association is proud to announce the Garfield Christmas Community Picnic down at the Garfield Rec Reserve Footy Oval. We...
Jenni captures art at Cardinia Cultural Centre
Following metropolitan Melbourne’s long Covid-19 lockdown, local artist and writer Jenni Ivins is undertaking a documentation residency at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
Jenni Ivins uses...
Three… places to shop local this Christmas
1. Sprig of Wattle. A Sprig of Wattle is an Pakenham based gift shop which only sells Australian made products. It’s a collaborative retail...
What’s on
Lang Lang Christmas Carols and Market
In a collaborative effort between the Lang Lang Rotary Club, Primary School, Business & Community Group and Lang Lang...
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...
Three… market etiquette tips
1. Don’t go just to get free samples. Stallholders work hard to make their cheese, sauce or chocolates, so to see the same faces...
The conscience of Warragul
A teacher, priest, historian and storyteller of Gippsland once called the “conscience of Warragul”, Reverend Canon Dr James Connelly has received a more than...
