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Party postponed

The 20th anniversary of the Mt Evelyn Street Party has been postponed, with committee members deciding to err on the side of caution with...

Thermal imaging to survey deer

While talk of feral deer is a common topic in the Hills, questions around just how big of an issue feral deer are have...

The carriage to Coldstream

The year was 1973. Gough Whitlam led the country, the world felt the heat of an oil crisis, Elvis Presley broadcast ‘Aloha from Hawaii’ via...

Multi-deck carpark approved

Belgrave will finally have a multi-deck carpark after a planning application was recently approved by Yarra Ranges Council. Talk of a new carpark has...

At-home fire risk this winter

Residents throughout the Dandenong Ranges and foothills got their first glimpse of winter over the weekend of 10 April as temperatures plummeted and snow...

Lilydale level crossing update

The Lilydale level crossing removal project will see a number of additional works starting this week as of Monday 12 April. Commuters are being warned...

Retelling a “wizard’s” tale

Sitting at a bustling Belgrave cafe with the town’s very own “wizard“ Baba Desi, the love for the quirky Hills local quickly becomes apparent. From...

19 firebugs caught

19 people were interviewed in relation to lighting illegal fires in the Yarra Ranges throughout the 2021/21 Fire Danger Period, with Victoria's short season...

Remembering the Duke

As the world unites in mourning over the passing of Prince Philip, Yarra Ranges residents have shared their memories of the Duke and his...

Early snowfall attracts crowds

Fields of autumn snow blanketed parts of the Yarra Ranges this weekend as an icy cold front lashed parts of the state. The early cold...

A centenary of service

A local historian, who has spent 30 years researching the history of Lilydale RSL, has compiled his findings in a new book to commemorate...

Prince Philip dead, aged 99

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has sadly passed away aged 99. The Royal Family issued a statement on Friday 9 April, at midday London...

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Olinda Toy Library expands offerings with new funding support

Olinda's hidden gem, the Mountain Top Toy Library, recently celebrated the purchase of new toys with $1000 grant funding from the Department of Education...