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Funds for local relief service
By Peter Douglas Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service was recently the beneficiary of a substantial financial donation from the Belgrave Community Pharmacy. As part of…
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Driveway unsafe for disabled girl
By Jodie Symonds A Belgrave mother believes her “unsafe” driveway is an accident waiting to happen for her disabled daughter. Though, despite her calls to…
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Sycamore trees get the axe
By Derek Schlennstedt Yarra Ranges Council is partnering with VicRoads and local community groups to remove sycamore trees from Kallista and surrounding areas. Council will…
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Victim reform call
By Peter Douglas The family of the teenage girl at the centre of an alleged rape case is calling for reform to protect child victims…
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Soccer kicks on
By Peter Douglas A decade of behind-the-scenes hard work was acknowledged as the $10 million Monbulk Regional Soccer Centre was unveiled on Saturday 25 March.…
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Up for the marathon challenge
By Peter Douglas Belgrave adventurer Colin Donald has notched another milestone before his bold ‘Neverest Challenge’ in May, through which he will raise funds for…
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A creative world opens up
By Peter Douglas Emerald artist Martha Silver Breninger has opened up her creative world to the hills community, with her first solo exhibition presently featured…
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Barking mad in the water
‘Doggy Hour’ at the Belgrave Heated Outdoor Pool was a huge hit with pets and pet-owners from around the hills, with four-legged and two-legged friends…
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Our homes are out of reach
By Peter Douglas Lack of affordable housing within the Yarra Ranges looks set to further spiral out of control if action isn’t taken immediately, according…
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Monbulk Rangers make their mark
By Peter Douglas Seeing Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger and his entourage was enough inspiration to propel a group of local youngsters to a bronze in…
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Pavilion stands tall over reserve
The community and sporting clubs of Emerald welcomed the opening of a new $729,000 sports pavilion on Saturday 18 March. The new pavilion includes a…
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Wildcats stopped in grand final tracks
The Olinda Under 16s cricket team has emerged victorious in its grand final after a great battle with Eildon Park. On day one, Eildon Park…