The round-up
Chainsaws stolen
Monbulk police are investigating the theft of two chainsaws valued at $1000 each from a Monbulk home.
Thieves took two chainsaws from small business...
$31 million school development
A $31 million development for a school in a green wedge zone in Narre Warren East is going to VCAT.
The applicant appealed to the...
All you need to do is Zing!
Last year in Monbulk, ZING! Sing in Dutch launched Dutchies of the Dandenongs in collaboration with Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC).
According to Dutchies of...
Monbulk Jiu Jitsu students strike gold
The power of training and importance of family proved their clout at the recent National Jiu Jitsu competition, where three Monbulk entrants took out...
Q&A with Baba Desi
What is something people don’t know about you?
In the 1940’s I decided to run for the Victorian senate, and got around 28,000 votes....
Wildlife rescue plea
One of the region's most well-known animal rescuers Carolyn Seeger is calling for more compassion for native animals.
Ms Seeger runs the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife...
Part of the furniture – literally
You could easily argue that Peter Marke is part of the bricks and mortar that make up the Upwey CFA station.
Atop the Upwey Brigade’s...
Scouting group celebrates 70
Afternoon tea and a parade of current and former scouts will mark the 70th anniversary of Upwey Scout Group on 15 September.
From their...
New playspace and skatepark facilities for Gembrook
People in Gembrook will have access to a new playspace and skate park thanks to a funding boost from the Federal Government and Andrews...
Step to it and donate
It would take a fair effort to climb 28 flights of stairs.
Now imagine doing it in full fire fighting gear and breathing apparatus.
That is...
Learning with a modern twist
The Mount Lilydale Mercy College was joined by Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino today (23 August) to launch its new Mercy...
Toilet talk
The Worrell reserve toilets are set to be removed as part of construction on the Emerald Hub.
Mr Barry Eadie, a resident of 40...
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Art Attack workshop to help prepare actors for film and TV
Screen Industry Professional, Coach and Yarra Valley local Tricia Collins is hosting an Acting for Screen workshop, courtesy of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Art...
