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Black Saturday 10th Anniversary Guide
As our communities prepare to observe the 10th anniversary of Black Saturday, Mountain Monthly brings residents and visitors the...
Mountain Monthly
Jan 31, 20191 min read
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Your Local Business Directory
Check out this handy directory. All the local trades, services and businesses in the one place. #Kinglake #BusinessDirectory...
Mountain Monthly
Jan 7, 20191 min read
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A Survivor’s Story
Black Saturday survivor, Melanie Harris-Brady’s story of her personal journey of recovery over the past 10 years is due to be released in...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
Nov 30, 20181 min read
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You are all invited to Arizona’s clean up our community party
Most kids love a party and six year old Arizona is no different. No, it isn’t her birthday and there won’t be bouncy castles, but when...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
Oct 1, 20183 min read
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Living Memories - Middle Kinglake Primary School 1898-2018
In November 2018, it will be 120 years since the school at Kinglake Central was opened. At that time, its official name was 'Kinglake...
Deidre Hawkins, Kinglake Historical Society
Jun 4, 20183 min read
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Shire CEO pledges better service delivery in the Kinglake Ranges
Providing equitable service delivery across the shire and greater access to senior council officers at the local level will be a...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
May 2, 20182 min read
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Property Report - May 2018
Let’s talk about rentals The Kinglake Ranges has always been a popular destination for investors. In fact, many established residents...
Robert Verhagen & Donna Wilson
May 2, 20186 min read
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Where’s our ‘Wally’?
Often, it is the seemingly small things that get us riled. In this case, it’s a carved wooden wombat that has sat on the Kinglake...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
May 1, 20182 min read
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A timely fire danger reminder
A vote of thanks from the community for the efforts of our CFA volunteer firefighters and other fire authorities for the rapid response...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
Apr 6, 20181 min read
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Living Memories - Wartime memories
Living Memories April 2018 Wartime Memories April brings Anzac Day each year and a time to remember those who left from the Kinglake...
Deidre Hawkins, Kinglake Historical Society
Apr 1, 20183 min read
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Kinglake Country Fair 2018 - The Fair is back!
The Kinglake Country Fair returned from its hiatus with stunning success, delivering a fun-filled day for families at the Kinglake...
Robert Verhagen
Apr 1, 20182 min read
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Work to begin on Bushfire Memorials
Construction works have begun on the six outstanding Black Saturday Bushfire Memorials around the Shire. Murrindindi Shire Council has...

Neesh Clair
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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Visiting Kinglake - Living Memories March 2018
There have been many different ways of visiting the Kinglake district over the years. In February MM, KHS member, Rob Verhagen, quoted...
Deidre Hawkins, Kinglake Historical Society
Mar 3, 20183 min read
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Jayco-Herald Sun Tour returns to Kinglake
Just like the ‘pioneer bicycle trip to the Mount’ on September 30, 1883, it is no surprise that, over a century later, this ride has...
Leigh Stewart
Mar 2, 20185 min read
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Living with Snakes
There is nothing quite like an unexpected encounter with a snake to pull you up short. And, there has been plenty of evidence lately that...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
Feb 19, 20185 min read
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Owls return as nature continues to recover
After a big fire, the habitat changes and we are continuing to see these changes nine years down the track. Vegetation is maturing and...
Tony Fitzgerald Ranger, Parks Victoria
Feb 19, 20181 min read
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Living Memories - Cricket West v East
Living Memories January 2018 - Cricket - West v East The cricket competition between Australia and England for 'The Ashes' is often...
Deidre Hawkins, Kinglake Historical Society
Feb 1, 20183 min read
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