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A wish come true

Tom, a local 14-year-old boy, has been granted his wish of becoming a Jedi. Having undergone a liver transplant, Tom’s wish for a ‘Star...

Take care and be aware of alternative care services this winter

Melbourne paramedics are urging Victorians to access alternative care options and get their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations now before winter, as new data shows...

Outer East groups feature in inaugural Inclusive Volunteering Awards

Volunteers groups from Melbourne’s east and beyond came together on Wednesday 1 May for the inaugural EV Strengthening Communities Inclusive Volunteering Awards. The event aimed...

A successful start to XCR24

There was plenty of excitement amongst the Yarra Ranges Athletics team on Saturday. The opening round of Athletics Victorias’ XCR season at a sun...

Scores from around the Outer East

OUTER EAST FOOTBALL-NETBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD ROUND 3 FOOTBALL PREMIER DIVISION Seniors: Upwey-Tecoma 11.11.77 def Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.10.40; Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.11.65 def Emerald 5.4.34; Officer 9.11.65 def Pakenham 9.8.62;...

A local clash for the Anzac round

FOOTBALL SENIORS Monbulk and Mt Evelyn met at Monbulk on a perfect autumn day for an Anzac weekend clash where both sides were looking to notch...

Seville and Belgrave share the spoils in inaugural George Ingram Cup

The inaugural George Ingram Cup became an instant classic as Seville and Belgrave battled it out on Anzac Day. Hosted by Seville in honour of...

Seville and Belgrave share the spoils in inaugural George Ingram Cup

The inaugural George Ingram Cup became an instant classic as Seville and Belgrave battled it out on Anzac Day. Hosted by Seville in honour of...

Monbulk footballers beaten in 10 Minute Blitz while netballers won four out of five

Football Seniors The Monbulk Football Netball Club began their 2024 campaign under new coach Matt Cunningham on Saturday with a trip to Upwey. These teams had...

Changing the perception of insects through quilting

Menzies Creek crafter Bree Thomas has been an “artsy” person for as long as she can remember. Growing up she watched her mother knit, crochet...

Dynamic duo shine at Lyrebird Awards

A young talented comedy performer and director/actor turned choreographer have both won in their respective categories at the Lyrebird Awards in March. Representing the...

Suzannne Phoenix’s 2024 International Women’s Day project returns

An acclaimed Millgrove photographer has returned with her 13th annual international Women's Day exhibition featuring portraits of 26 inspiring women. Made up of raw black-and-white...

Plant Expo at Sassafras

The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society (FCHS) is holding a Mini Plant Expo on Thursday 14 March. The 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo was scheduled for...

A free wardrobe exchange for children in April

Cardinia Shire Council has partnered with The Clothing Exchange to allow parents and guardians the opportunity to exchange their children's' toys and clothing for...

The Road to Patagonia

Born and raised in Harkaway, filmmaker Matty Hannon’s new release ‘The Road to Patagonia’ is set to hit the Cameo cinema in Belgrave on...

Kallista Village celebrates first birthday

A year ago a new township group was formed, Kallista Village Inc, to be a voice for those who live, work and play in...

Have fun with Emerald Community House

Emerald Community House (ECH) puts meaning into being 'the place where connections are made and opportunities realised.' ECH has been investing in community resilience...

Emerald Glades crowned ‘Home of the Year’ for fourth year running

For an unprecedented fourth year in succession, local residential aged care home Emerald Glades has won the Lifeview Home of the Year award. The innovative...

Monbulk & District Community Enterprises Limited certified as a Social Traders Social Enterprise

Monbulk & District Community Enterprises Limited, the owner of the franchise for Community Bank Monbulk & District has recently been certified as a Social...

Have you considered a career as a Support Worker?

Local nurse Chris Dawson found himself tired of working in a sterile hospital setting and, following several years working in the in-home care sector,...

Unveiling the future of hearing

At Hearsmart Hearing Solutions, we are elated to announce the much-anticipated launch of Genesis AI hearing aids from Starkey. This groundbreaking technology marks a...

Olinda Residents in Thomson Avenue are calling for better road conditions

Residents in Olinda have been frustrated with the deteriorating condition of the road in Thomson Avenue, pushing one of the residents to make several...

Almost 7000 traffic offences during Operation Tribute

Victoria Police have detected 6,857 traffic offences across Victoria over the Anzac Day period as part of Operation Tribute. The statewide operation saw police highly...

Community house defends ‘grossly exaggerated’ death knell

The Emerald Community House Incorporated (ECH Inc) committee has defended its role as a not-for-profit and independently managed charity business and has vowed to...

Downward spiral for osteopath

Addiction and a complex mental health disorder have ultimately decided the fate of an osteopath in Melbourne’s outer-east suburbs. An osteopath who self-reported his...

Rotary supports budding sailor’s venture

Emerald Secondary College Year 10 student Myra Incoll received the chance of a lifetime earlier this month - sailing on a fully operational replica...

Man survives big drop at Burkes

On Friday 19 April, a young man was lucky to escape with minor injuries after falling near the popular Burke’s Lookout on the face...

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A wish come true

Tom, a local 14-year-old boy, has been granted his wish of becoming a Jedi. Having undergone a liver transplant, Tom’s wish for a ‘Star...