Fuel break information session for Dandenong Ranges announced
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is running a community information session about the strengthening and expansion of strategic fuel breaks in the Dandenong Ranges.
The...
Town bathed in red for remembrance
Red poppies bathed the streets of Emerald on Thursday 11 November as Remembrance Day was commemorated by local RSL members and ex-service personnel.
RSL...
Streeton Ward by-election to be held in 2022
The Streeton Ward by-election will be held in early 2022 following the surprise resignation of Councillor Cathrine Burnett-Wake.
Yarra Ranges Council has informed the Victorian...
Yarra Ranges Council has a new mayor
The new mayor of Yarra Ranges Council will be a familiar face to local residents, with Councillor Jim Child returning as Mayor of the...
Monbulk RSL commemorates Remembrance Day
The Monbulk RSL paused to reflect and commemorate Remembrance Day in a somber ceremony at the eleventh hour today.
The service at the RSL...
Yarra Valley Water joins Race to Zero campaign
Yarra Valley Water has joined the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign with the target to generate 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025....
Everything lost in Cockatoo house fire
A family of five is lucky to have escaped unharmed after a generator exploded at their Cockatoo property, destroying their home in the ensuing...
Christmas returns to Montrose for Corey
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Montrose without the magical Christmas wonderland created by the Brasher family each year in memory of their son.
Debbie Brasher,...
Heavy rain expected for Friday
The Dandenong Ranges are set to face heavy rain once more on Friday 12 November which is likely to continue through to Saturday morning.
It's...
Prehistoric fun at library
Emerald Library has gone back in time to bring kids prehistoric fun and activities for Dinovember as the library welcomes back patrons post-lockdown.
A colouring...
Young writer impressed judges with Pawsome story
Young writers from all over Victoria submitted their stories into the RSPCA’s second Pawsome Stories competition but it was a boy from Tecoma who...
30 years of collecting makes the most incredible display
Collectors everywhere would be amazed by the antique and collectible items Debbie and Lee Brasher from Montrose have been able to get their hands...