Stories and Poetry Archives

Mollongghip Poetry Slam

Nov 1, 2024

Jodie Goldring The Mollongghip Poetry Slam has become one of those iconic local events. Mark...

Celebrate Words in Winter this Weekend!

Aug 23, 2024

Words in Winter is a celebration of words, stories and ideas shared by locals and visiting authors and artists through readings, poetry, theatre, music, talks, workshops and exhibitions. The festival starts this evening and runs through the weekend.

Photo of the Week – Winter at Trentham Lake

Aug 16, 2024

This week, a photo of misty Trentham Lake by Vanessa Craven is accompanied by a similarly wintry poem.

Acceptance is the Door to Freedom

Aug 16, 2024

Petrus Spronk will share his experience with cancer and how he overcame it in a music and storytelling event at Yandoit Cultural on Saturday, August 17. Petrus will share his story, filled with his usual humour and wisdom, accompanied by renowned French clarinet player, Benoît Oury.

Here Comes Words in Winter!

Jun 7, 2024

Hepburn Shire’s favourite winter festival, Words in Winter, returns this year on the last weekend in winter, August 23 to 25. The theme for this year’s festival is “Connection of the Heart.”

Open Mic at Yandoit Cultural

May 10, 2024

There will be an Open Mic at Yandoit Cultural this Saturday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Come along to contribute or just to sit and listen. Have a cuppa before you go.

Everything Begins with a Point

Apr 5, 2024

A train journey to Sydney to see an exhibition reminds Petrus Spronk of a similar childhood journey when he first arrived in Australia.

A Gap Year?

Feb 9, 2024

University offers came out this week. For some, further study awaits; others may be thinking of embarking on an adventure. Celia Waldron offers her best wishes to the graduating class of 2024 and remembers her own daughter’s graduation and adventures.

Open Mic at Yandoit Cultural

Feb 9, 2024

Join locals at Yandoit Cultural for an afternoon of stories, song, music, poetry and history shared by other locals – an Open Mic event with locals sharing stories, songs, poems, history and more.