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Day to treasure gardens
By Peter Douglas An estimated 1600 nature-lovers helped to celebrate Botanic Garden Day on Sunday 27 May at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Visitors from…
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Worawa match a highlight
In the a first for girls’ football in the Yarra Ranges, Worawa Aboringal College took on the Upwey-Tecoma Under 16s Girls team recently at Talaskia…
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Athletes take on ‘the bog’
By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes travelled to Cruden Farm, Langwarrin, on Saturday afternoon for Round 3 of the XCR18 season. Cross country racing…
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Tahj takes it to England
By Derek Schlennstedt Sassafras 16-year-old Tahj Kensely, is on his way to the UK to play Cricket, but the total cost to fund this experience…
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Rise like a phoenix
By Derek Schlennstedt The 2018 Dandenong Ranges Open Studio’s wrapped up on 10 May and it was Jessie Yvette Journoud-Ryan who took out the People’s…
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Blades of glory
By Derek Schlennstedt The hills community has come together to fund a set of new prosthetic blades for Mountain District Christian School student, Emmanuel Megee.…
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Pure inspiration
By Peter Douglas Emerald business-owner Tom Lobbe said it was his “grand final” when he was nominated for the 2018 Victorian Young Achiever Awards. But…
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Starstruck as record tumbles
By Peter Douglas Monbulk Girl Guides earned a little slice of history on the night of Wednesday 23 May. Many of the local guides participated…
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Ferny Creek joins growing pollution list
By Peter Douglas The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and Melbourne Water are teaming up to investigate a series of pollution events along Dandenong Creek,…
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Caring spreads the blanket of warmth
By Derek Schlennstedt As winter’s chill begins to bite, spare a thought for those who are doing it tough. Cold days and freezing nights make…
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A victorious visit
By Derek Schlennstedt Coaches from Melbourne Victory imparted their championship-winning knowledge and wisdom to the young soccer players at Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club. On Wednesday…
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Election win may see upgrades
Lilydale Football Club will receive $20,000 to go towards an upgrade of its facilities, if the Liberal Government is successful during November’s state election. The…