Chef death mystery
By Casey Neill
The daughter of a murdered Olinda chef believes mistaken identity was behind his 1976 disappearance.
Coroner Sarah Hinchey handed down a...
Unfinished business
By Derek Schlennstedt
Jason Wood will no longer represent the area he grew up in following the Australian Electoral Commission’s decision to redraw...
Kicking goals
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...
The little club that could
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...
Accidental acceleration
By Derek Schlennstedt
A car has mounted another car in Olinda after the driver accidentally hit the accelerator.
Olinda Police attended the incident...
A companion dog for Rhys
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...
Home town thriller
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...
Stuck between a rock and a small space
By Derek Schlennstedt
The Belgrave Men’s Shed is stuck between a rock and a small space.
Since moving from Selby to Belgrave in...
Historic Belgrave building set to be sold
By Derek Schlennstedt
Despite impassioned pleas from a number of local historic groups about its ‘historic value,’ Yarra Ranges Council has made the...
Awarding a contribution to the community
By Derek Schlennstedt
Nominations are now open for this year’s Emerald Citizen of the Year Awards.
The awards aim to acknowledge local individuals...
Comedian’s swinging into Town
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...
Over the limit in more ways than one
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...
Latest
$10k reward offered for kangaroo killer
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the illegal shooting of several kangaroos at Cardinia Reservoir Park two weeks ago.
Victoria Police responded...
