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Melba hosts NDIS information forums
By Effie Caloutas Local disability provider Melba Support Services is hosting two information forums on Saturday 15 July at 2.30pm and Thursday 20 July at…
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History waiting to be snapped up
By Peter Douglas A Monbulk couple is hoping to find the rightful owners of photographs taken in Silvan more than 80 years ago. After the…
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Abstract art on show
The work of six emerging local artists is being showcased in a new Growing Pains exhibition, Abstractify, at Burrinja Cultural Centre. The Burrinja-based Growing Pains…
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Connected to nature
By Derek Schlennstedt To coincide with the change in seasons, Belgrave illustrator and watercolour artist, Susie Parry is unveiling her new exhibition that reflects the…
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Bus plan pushes user-friendly services
By Peter Douglas A dial-a-bus service and streamlined, bi-directional routes may revolutionise public transport within the Yarra Ranges. After months of planning, hills-based group DirectLinx…
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Send off for treasured boss
The Treasure Corner op shop in Mount Evelyn bid farewell to a much-loved staff member on Friday 30 June. Manager Rae Tabone has worked at…
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One’s pest, another’s pet
By Derek Schlennstedt They’re cute, they’re fluffy, they’re considered a pest; but rabbits are becoming a common domestic pet among younger families. As rabbits become…
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Motors moving
By Peter Douglas and Kath Gannaway The end of an era is nigh, as a familiar sight in Belgrave is set to depart. At its…
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Cold weather doesn’t bother young Hawks
MONBULK JUNIOR FOOTBALL Freezing conditions greeted the first teams of the Monbulk Junior Football Club, but the icy conditions didn’t deter an eager bunch of…
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The circus is back
The return of the fourth annual Burrinja Circus Festival will take place these winter holidays, until Saturday, 8 July. A great experience for these holidays,…
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Dance has taken over
A successful formula for engaging the community and developing opportunities in the Yarra Ranges has seen exponential growth in local dance participation. The Dance Tracks…
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Who’s a parent? Who?
By Peter Douglas ‘Mr Owl’ and ‘Mrs Owl’ may be about to become ‘Mumma’ and ‘Pappa’ Owl in the coming weeks, according to local Powerful…