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Two telco towers approved for urban fringe

As the battle for better telecommunications in the Yarra Ranges continues to mosey along, the guarantee of two new mobile coverage towers in Lilydale...

Community urged to assist in search for missing 19-year-old teen

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Isla, who has been missing since 4 October. Concerned family members and police are worried...

Exciting events for seniors in the Hills

As part of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival, celebrating the valuable contribution older Victorians make to our local community throughout the month of October,...

Summer athletics season opens

Morrison Reserve in Mount Evelyn was buzzing with over 250 excited little athletics athletes keen to start the 2024-25 season. What a wonderful morning...

Tigers start new season by stunning Bombers, Lady Tigers run circles around Cheltenham

The Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers kicked off their 2024/25 season by pulling off a stunning, come-from-behind 5-3 over the Essendon Bombers at Boeing Reserve...

Tense finish to cross country season

The final round of XCR24 was held on Saturday morning at the Tan Track in Melbourne. The cold, wet conditions did not dampen the...

Inaugural state First Nations netball team selects two outer eastern players

In an inaugural first for both Victoria and Australia, a talented collection of young First Nations netballers will compete in a three day tournament...

Hawks storm into Grand Final

Monbulk's sole remaining side chasing premiership glory are the Under 15s netballers. After accounting for Berwick last week, the Hawks came up against the...

The curtain comes down on Hawks

FOOTBALL SENIORS The 2024 season wrapped up for Monbulk's football teams on the weekend. The Senior Hawks were playing for pride only as they were just...

Voices from the Edge launches

A first-time event in the hills will bring an array of voices from the edge into the spotlight to celebrate art and diversity in...

Belief leads to first ever exhibition

In a first for many of the Mount Evelyn Art Collective’s group members, an exciting step in their artistic adventure has led to an...

From hobby to exhibition

A local has added one more title ‘artist’ in his job list. Yarra Ranges deputy mayor David Eastham, who has spent his whole life in...

Books, a small escape for our Mayor

What's We Come With This Place about? We Come With This Place by Debra Dank is what she describes as "a strange kind of letter,...

Entertaining is best

What's one of your favourite books? Aster's Good, Right Things by Kate Gordon. I am actually re-reading it. It's entertaining and powerful! - Roza Too...

The many learnings that come from books

What is your favourite series of books, and why? My favourite series currently, would be Avatar the Last Airbender graphic novel series. This is a continuation...

A feast of flowers

All are welcome to the Flower Festival being held at the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society on the 26 and 27 October. Why not bring your...

Meet the manager, Charlene

Hello, my name is Charlene Peters, and I am the branch manager of Community Bank Monbulk and District. I am originally from Wellington New...

Beacon of compassion

In a world that often moves too fast, Harmony Homecare stands as a beacon of compassion, offering a helping hand to those who need...

Celebration of music, arts, community

SelbyFest, a vibrant and free community festival, returns to the Dandenong Ranges on Saturday 23 November from 2pm to 8pm at the Selby Community...

Easy as with Easy E’s

Easy E’s Mechanical brings expert car care right to your doorstep! Owner Emmanuel travels across the South East, providing top-notch mobile mechanic services at...

Passion, care at the heart of New Belgrave

New Belgrave Motors are reliable, experienced and always go the extra mile. Owners and dynamic duo Shane and Cindy Taylor say safety is the...

Belgrave roundabout collision

A morning collision has occurred in Belgrave at the central roundabout of the small town along Burwood Highway near Terrys Avenue. The two vehicle...

Tigers walk off against Dragons, Women’s Tigers too strong for Springvale

In front of a big crowd at Kings Park for the annual Life Members & Past Players Day, the Upwey FTG Tigers secured a...

Upwey Cricket Club Roars into the 2024/25 Season

The Upwey Cricket Club has launched its 2024/25 campaign in the Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association, with the Tigers already making their mark across...

Welllington Road upgrades limited to limit change

Plans to change the speed limit on parts of Wellington Road are underway due to high accident numbers and community concern. After assessments of...

Eastern Health set to open free Women’s Health Clinic in 2025

A new free specialist Women’s Health Clinic is coming to the east, with Eastern Health named as one of the next five health services...

Alleged speeding and drink driving on the Eastern Freeway

Nunawading Highway Patrol officers have impounded a car after it was detected allegedly speeding on the Eastern Freeway last night. Officers detected a black Audi...

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Two telco towers approved for urban fringe

As the battle for better telecommunications in the Yarra Ranges continues to mosey along, the guarantee of two new mobile coverage towers in Lilydale...