Motorists penalised during operation Roadwise
Late on Friday 16 December two motorists were detected exceeding the 80 km/h speed limit significantly on Wellington Road in Belgrave South within 12...
A sunny day for Victorians this Christmas Day
Most of Australia is set for a warm and sunny day on Sunday 25 December, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing its official Christmas...
Regional recovery progress made after impacts June 2021 storm event pandemic
The Regional Community Recovery Committees (RCRCs) were congratulated by Yarra Ranges Council after they addressed the groups’ progress at the final council meeting for...
Emergency service crews attend shed fire in Gembrook
Nine CFA appliances and crews attended reports of a shed fire on Morbey Road in Gembrook at 4.57pm on Monday 19 December.
Fire Rescue Victoria...
Monbulk College Dux earns $5,000 scholarship
Monbulk College's 2022 Dux, Owen Vandegraaff, has been awarded the $5,000 Melbourne Principals' Scholarship to go towards setting up his living and studying space...
Yarra Valley Water awarded for customer service
Yarra Valley Water has been acknowledged at the 2022 Australian Service Excellence Awards (ASEAs), winning the Customer Service Team of the Year (Large) Award....
Emerald Secondary Year 12s complete VCE despite harship
Three Emerald Secondary College Year 12 students have come out their VCE studies with an ATAR of 90 and above, despite challenging circumstances throughout...
Two Mountain District Christian School Year 12 students excel
It was a long competitive streak that pushed Mountain District Christian School Year 12 students Makayla Allisey and Asher Megee to receive their ATAR...
Monbulk woman turns 100, reflects on a colourful life
On 26 October 1959, dutch-born Leny Broekhof arrived in Monbulk with her husband Nick and four children in tow.
The family left Holland from...
Yarra Ranges Council getting involved in the Put Her Name On It campaign
Yarra Ranges Council is looking to bridge the gender gap in the municipality by working with the state-wide Put Her Name On It campaign...
Christmas services at local churches in the Hills
For those who have a Christmas tradition of experiencing Church services, or want to try something new this year, here is what local churches...
Hills community members and groups recognised at awards event
Over 41 individuals and four groups received awards for their contribution to the local community at a Volunteer and Community Awards event held by...
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Emerald Rotary supporting sick kids
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District annual Kids Fun Run event has continued to raise money for sick children, with the club recently...
