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$10k reward offered for kangaroo killer

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the illegal shooting of several kangaroos at Cardinia Reservoir Park two weeks ago. Victoria Police responded...

Ferny Creek students take stand against vaping

Students from Ferny Creek Primary School have taken the lead in the fight against vaping, after learning about the dangers of e-cigarettes through an...

Shock cancer diagnosis hits Ferntree Gully family

A Ferntree Gully man has been staggered by recent news he has stage four cancer and the family is now turning to the community...

Sally Pearson hurdles into Sherbrooke Little Athletics

Sherbrooke Little Athletics was treated to a special visit by Sally Pearson OAM on Saturday 16 November. As part of a larger Coles program,...

Competition galore as athletics put in best effort

A huge week of competition for Yarra Ranges Athletics with members representing the club at Little Athletics EMR Region relays and seniors at Vic...

Athletes eye PBs, Ebbels reaches new club record

A bright, sunny morning at Morrison Reserve, Mt Evelyn created the perfect conditions for some exciting Little Athletics action. Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes...

All Schools medals cap a big week of athletics

The Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships continued over the weekend. Five Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes represented their respective schools at Lakeside Stadium....

Mitcham defends in strong fashion

Saturday pennant. No-one could complain about the weather. It was warm with not much breeze. Monbulk 1 travelled to Mitcham where the traditional grass...

Records tumble at All Schools Championships

Seven Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes have represented their respective schools at the Lakeside Stadium over the weekend. The Victorian All Schools Track and...

Outer East a feature of Victorian artists Alice Ivy’s new single

An up-and-coming Victorian artist has incorporated a touch of the Outer East in her latest release, with a famous voice of the Valley and...

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...

Join one of the oldest RSLs in Upwey-Belgrave this Remembrance Day

Belgrave RSL was one of the very first RSLs in Victoria, commencing in 1917 just before WW1 ended. The Belgrave Memorial (RSL) Hall was destroyed by...

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...

Elke’s big heart earns her a spot as Junior Ambassador

A Grade 6 student from Belgrave Heights Christian School has been named the 2024 Victorian Junior Ambassador to The Fred Hollows Foundation in a...

Ferntree Gully CC hosts All Abilities Cricket game at Olinda Green

The Ferntree Gully Cricket Club (FTGCC) is celebrating 15 years of its All Abilities Cricket Program with a special match on Sunday 24 November,...

Dads Chat Project expanding in Yarra Ranges and Maroondah

An opportunity for dads and male carers to have their say on what they’d like to see for them in local programs and activities...

Strong reminder to never leave a burn-off unattended

An unattended burn-off in Warburton has provided a prompt reminder ahead of any last summer burning that residents need to take proper precautions. CFA crews...

Man arrested after incident with stolen vehicle – Mulgrave

Police have arrested a man after a stolen truck was dumped in Mulgrave early this morning. Officers responded to reports that a stolen Isuzu was...

Wartime nurses to be immortalised in Montrose statue

The sacrifice and dedication of wartime nurses from the eastern suburbs will forever be immortalised in a bronze statue in Montrose. Receiving a grant...

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Sally Pearson hurdles into Sherbrooke Little Athletics

Sherbrooke Little Athletics was treated to a special visit by Sally Pearson OAM on Saturday 16 November. As part of a larger Coles program,...