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Major upgrades for Upwey school
UPWEY High School students are one step closer to having use of fantastic new facilities, with the appointment of an architect to start work on…
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Have your say on conservation
THE future management of the Yellingbo Conservation Area will be discussed at two community drop-in sessions next month. The area includes land that is licensed…
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Caring for our environment
VOLUNTEER landcare group Bushcare is holding Major Day Out events throughout next month in the Dandenong Ranges to restore remnant bushland. The Major Day Out…
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Cockatoo rallies for bushfire ‘refuge’
By Jodie Symonds FORMER Cockatoo CFA captain Graham Simpson said the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre (AWBEC) was a great example of a community bonding…
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Coloured by tolerance
By Victoria Stone-Meadows FRIDAY 26 August is Wear It Purple Day, where everyone can show their support for LQBTIQ youth by wearing purple clothing. Emerald…
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Feeling the pressure over quarry site planning
By Peter Douglas YARRA Ranges Council has committed to seeking wider community consultation regarding the rezoning of the Cave Hill Quarry site at Lilydale. Though…
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Car slips, flips in wet
By Victoria Stone-Meadows A CAR flipped on its side in slippery conditions at the intersection of Lysterfield and Glenfern roads in Ferntree Gully on Thursday…
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Planned burns underway
By Peter Douglas PLANNED burns are set to take place at locations around the Yarra Ranges from today until this Friday. Weather conditions permitting, planned…
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Fashionable approach to care
THE Monbulk Care Network (MCN) will be holding an inaugural Gala Fashion Parade to support the not-for-profit charity Fulcrum Aid. Fulcrum Aid is a newly…
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In love with old Flame
By Victoria Stone-Meadows A HORSE in Selby named Flame of Trunkey has reached an incredible milestone and has celebrated her 40th birthday. Flame is a…
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Pet film with pets in toe
By Victoria Stone-Meadows WHAT’S better than having a few friends around for a film and snuggling up with your pets while you all hang out…
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Boost for war memorial project
MEMBERS of the Lilydale and Mount Evelyn RSL sub-branches on Thursday donated $1000 each towards the Seville War Memorial project. The memorial, due to be…