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Local Photographers Photography

Local Photographers

We at Eastsider News have discovered the level of amazing photographic talent that exists in our region.  Featured below are some of the many we have received from our contributors. Photographs by Gill Bell A wintery moon. Gill Bell Canterbury Sports Ground. Gill Bell Canterbury Sports Ground.  Gill Bell A…
14 September 2023
Local Artists ArtistsBox Hill

Local Artists

Thank you, Year 10 Art students at Box Hill High School for telling us about the role the Box Hill area played in the development of the beautiful Australian form of Impressionism. Scroll down to read an article by two of the students, Kelly Lai and Olivia Dufty. And keep…
12 August 2023
Local Poets Poetry

Local Poets

One of the lovely pleasures that we at Eastsider News have discovered is the degree of creative talent we have in our local area. Collected here are some of the poetic contributions we have received from our local community. Some are funny, some are inspiring; all reflect the important role…
30 July 2023
Max’s walks Local NeighbourhoodsWalking

Max’s walks

Maximillian von Schnauzer, our very handsome 4 legged correspondent takes you walking around our local neighbourhoods and further afield.  We are grateful to Ruth, Max's two legged companion, for keeping us updated on his perambulations. My Favourite Walks: Blackburn Bushland Corridor Maximillian von Schnauzer Hi, my fellow four-leggeds, how are…
22 July 2023
Poetry for children Poetry

Poetry for children

Corinne and Marjory We at Eastsider News want to express our gratitude to Corinne Fenton and Marjory Gardner for allowing us to publish their poems and illustrations.  These two very creative people were a feature of many of our first 15 editions.  They were a perfect team with Marjory's illustrations…
31 May 2023
The Faces of Greythorn GreythornWalking

The Faces of Greythorn

The Faces of Greythorn A great reason to visit the Greythorn Central shopping centre is to meet local identities Ferdi, Don, Albert, Maddie, Maria, Lily and Evie. These six larger than life statues tell the story of Greythorn through the people who lived and worked in the area from the…
2 May 2023