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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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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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Coffee with Council - Cr Leigh Dunscombe - Kinglake Ward
Drop in to the Kinglake Pub on Thursday 3rd May. Have a chat with Cr Leigh Dunscombe 12pm - 1:30pm #MurrindindiShire #MountainMonthly...
Murrindindi Shire
May 2, 20181 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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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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KINGLAKE COUNTRY FAIR - MARCH 17
Running from 1978 to 1999, the Kinglake Country Fair was a cherished annual event that brought families from all over the Kinglake Ranges...

Neesh Clair
Feb 28, 20181 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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