Gold for the hills at Wushu
The peaceful surrounds of the Dandenongs provide a perfect backdrop for practicing the ancient arts of tai chi and qigong.
Students from Chi Generation, which...
Knitting for kids in need
Knitters filled the Silvan Hall with hand-made toys and clothing bound for war-ravaged Syria.
Aussies Knitting for War-Affected Kids members from around Australia had been...
Firies need a few good men (and women)
Amber Johnson is looking forward to finishing Year 12 – so that she has more time to volunteer for the Upper Ferntree Gully Fire...
Body cams for Emerald cops
Emerald police will be wearing cameras by the end of the year.
Victoria Police announced on Thursday 30 August that body worn cameras would roll...
Hay to help
Rotarians and Yarra Valley farmers have now sent 120 hay bales to drought-affected farmers in East Gippsland.
The Mail reported on 21 August that the...
RSL support for scouts
The 1st Ferny Creek Scouts received a cheque from the Dandenong Ranges RSL to help them join the Australian Jamboree next year.
The jamboree is...
Help Gav help the homeless
Every Friday afternoon for nearly 10 years - rain, hail or shine - Gav Smith has dished out hot soup, pizzas and other refreshments...
Emerald SES storms home for a win
Emerald SES has won a Storm Award for the second year in a row.
SES regional manager Ray Jasper presented the central region eastern metro...
Applause for support
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Social Support Group is among nearly 60 groups and individuals shortlisted for this year’s Premier’s Volunteer Champion Awards.
Families and Children...
Samantha’s sweet success
Mount Evelyn pastry chef Samantha Butler has been selected to compete for the World Trophy of Pastry, Ice Cream and Chocolate.
The 23-year-old will take...
Olivia sings with passion
Upwey South Primary’s Olivia Hibbins is preparing for her fifth consecutive year of performing in the annual Victorian State Schools Spectacular.The Year 6 student...
Neighbourhood Watch celebrates 15 years
Mount Evelyn Neighbourhood Watch notched up 15 years of keeping an eye on the community.
About 20 people, including members and police, celebrated the anniversary...