Stories of Mount Eliza

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The grand property of Rippon Lea and its links with Mount Eliza

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The grand property of Rippon Lea and its links with Mount Eliza

‘Greenshades’ a stunning family property full of wonderful Mount Eliza history, is up for auction on Saturday 19 May. The current owners have generously shared what they know of the history. We couldn’t help but do a little research ourselves!

Vicki Sayers talks about enhancing the value of your home

Vicki Sayers talks about enhancing the value of your home

Sometime, if you're throwing around ideas for months and can't make a decision, it's best to bring in an expert! Vicki Sayers is offering free consultations to talk about where to prioritise your spending when it comes to enhancing your home.

Mount Eliza: a suburb of landscaping superb

Mount Eliza: a suburb of landscaping superb

A 1925 vision for Mount Eliza was to create a garden suburb. That vision lives on today, with stunning landscaped exteriors featuring in Mount Eliza's residential streets. Local garden and landscaping businesses have risen to the demand for designing, creating and maintaining beautiful outside spaces.

Mid twentieth century architectural gems of Mount Eliza

Mid twentieth century architectural gems of Mount Eliza

With sweeping bush and beach perspectives on generous sized blocks, it is no wonder that Mount Eliza became a darling of mid twentieth century architects. Gather some friends and plan a self-guided walking tour and take in the modernist architectural delights of Mount Eliza. Learn more >>

It takes a village to raise a great village

It takes a village to raise a great village

Every wondered how the mural on the side of Fins and Scales came to be? Or the colourful bicycles adding pops of colour to the Mount Eliza village streetscapes? What about the artisan crafted wrought iron public bench seats dotted around the village? Here's your chance to find out more.

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Meet Belinda of Sissy Mt Eliza

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Meet Belinda of Sissy Mt Eliza

Belinda Stark of Sissy Mt Eliza speaks humbly of how her label Sassy Sister and retail store Sissy has evolved to be the destination it is today. Travel is one of her loves, as is her resolve to find her customers’ unique pieces sourced from around Australia, and around the world. Read Belinda’s story.

What do Moorooduc Quarry, icy bay plunges and Gaelic Sword Fighting all have in common?

What do Moorooduc Quarry, icy bay plunges and Gaelic Sword Fighting all have in common?

Under the misty veil of a bitterly chilly winter’s morning, immersed in icy sea water lapping the bottom of Oliver’s Hill, you may find a spirited pod of Mount Eliza Kunyung Primary School mums and dads swimming. They swim for fitness, but also for the challenge.  It is cold!!  

How to cultivate a music festival: from seed to full bloom

How to cultivate a music festival: from seed to full bloom

Over 60 hand-picked vocalists, bands, DJs and buskers alongside budding child entrepreneurs will flood into Mount Eliza village on Saturday 4 February 2017 to elevate our village atmosphere to extraordinary.  You don’t want to miss your very own music festival. Here’s why.

Ranelagh Club: past, present and future

Ranelagh Club: past, present and future

Steeped in a rich social history extending back to the 1920s, Mount Eliza’s Ranelagh Club holds a special place in the hearts, minds and social calendars of many local families, past and present. From the moment you turn off the historic Tuart tree adorned Rosserdale Crescent and head down the driveway, promise beckons.