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By Casey Neill The daughter of a murdered Olinda chef believes mistaken identity was behind his 1976 disappearance. Coroner Sarah Hinchey handed down a finding…

By Derek Schlennstedt Jason Wood will no longer represent the area he grew up in following the Australian Electoral Commission’s decision to redraw the electoral…

By Casey Neill A mum’s footy match raised $14,000 for a grieving Upwey family. The Belly-Up Cup on Friday 13 July paid tribute to Leanne…

Olinda-Ferny Creek, one of the smallest clubs in AFL Yarra Ranges, sits on top of the football and A-grade netball ladders as teams prepare for…

By Derek Schlennstedt A car has mounted another car in Olinda after the driver accidentally hit the accelerator. Olinda Police attended the incident and Sergeant…

By Derek Schlennstedt Glen and Krystal Barnett’s 5-year-old son Rhys is growing up with autism and an anxiety disorder. This means Rhys can become overwhelmed…

By Derek Schlennstedt Dandenong Ranges-based crime writer Sandi Wallace’s newest novel ‘Into the Fog,’ is the third thrilling instalment of her ‘Rural Crime Files’ series.…

By Derek Schlennstedt The Belgrave Men’s Shed is stuck between a rock and a small space. Since moving from Selby to Belgrave in 2014, the…

By Derek Schlennstedt Despite impassioned pleas from a number of local historic groups about its ‘historic value,’ Yarra Ranges Council has made the decision to…

By Derek Schlennstedt  Nominations are now open for this year’s Emerald Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards aim to acknowledge local individuals who have…

By Casey Neill Comedian Damian Callinan is dancing his way around Australia and swinging by Montrose on the way. “I’ve been a full-time comedian and…

 A Lilydale man will pay a hefty fee to get his car back after allegedly drink-driving and speeding by 80km/h in Chirnside Park. Police intercepted…