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Illicit tobacco and firebombing crackdown hotly debated in Victoria

As Victoria Police continue to work to combat the illicit tobacco trade rampant in Victoria, state politicians are milling about how to legislate change...

Knox’s new hero announced

It started with a small box of disinfectant-slathered children’s books during the pandemic. Two years and multiple bottles of sanitiser later, the charity Share Space...

A sprinkle of fairy dust delivers locals a little free library

As is by magic a little free library has popped up recently in The Patch, giving readers young and old a new and lovely...

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...

Tigers too much for Cougars, Tigress’ share points with Pumas

In another big weekend of local baseball, the Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers picked up where they left off after last weekend, racking up four...

All the action from Morrison Reserve

Morrison Reserve hosted round 3 of the Athletics Victoria AVSL competition. Over 300 athletes from around the state travelled to Australia’s most picturesque athletics...

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...

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...

Fire and frights from CFA

A haunted house with a twist saw volunteer firefighters transform into zombies and roam the halls of their fire station this Halloween, much to...

‘Pinchapoo’ pinches Honour Roll spot

“It's not work. They say you don't work a day in your life if you do what you love… and that’s what I do.” Founder...

One billion containers reached on the first anniversary of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme

On the first anniversary of the introduction of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), the state is celebrating another major milestone. One billion containers have been...

Yarra Ranges council election, votes so far

Local election results are just under a week away from final declarations for the Yarra Ranges and some seats look set, while others remain...

Community radio celebrates annual fundraiser

Community generosity has seen local radio station 3MDR exceed its fundraising target of $20,000 during the 'But wait, there’s more' themed radiothon for 2024....

Yarra Ranges Council convene to endorse 2023-24 Annual Report

Despite the current caretaker period as votes for Council elections continue to be counted, Yarra Ranges councillors convened on Tuesday 22 October to endorse...

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Illicit tobacco and firebombing crackdown hotly debated in Victoria

As Victoria Police continue to work to combat the illicit tobacco trade rampant in Victoria, state politicians are milling about how to legislate change...