Rally against tree removal fails
An attempt to reverse a decision that approved tree removal at the Olinda Recreation Reserve has been unsuccessful.
At the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on...
Ashlee’s incredible netball journey
Olinda Ferny Creek Football Netball Club’s Ashlee Howard has quite the netball story.
From playing for Victoria’s most prestigious team, the Melbourne Vixens, to a...
Petition pleas for safer road
When Harry Pestell heard that another person had died in a car crash on Bessie Creek Road in Gembrook, he could not sit back...
Works underway on new $2.5m pavilion
It’s exciting times for Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club, with works underway on the new $2.5 million Gembrook Recreation Reserve pavilion.
The mammoth project...
Community grant applications now open
Applications have opened for Casey Cardinia Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program.
Grants of up to $10,000 will be considered in this round of grants, however...
Teddy bears light up the town
An Upper Ferntree Gully woman has been spreading joy throughout her community, by planting teddy bears for children to hunt in a nearby park.
Tilly...
Gembrook crash fatal
A man has died following a fatal crash in Gembrook on Wednesday 27 May.
Police investigators believe the man was travelling along Bessie Creek Road...
More time to get pools registered
The deadline for mandatory registration of privately-owned pools and spas has been extended by five months due to the impacts of coronavirus.
Owners now have...
Normality returns to supermarkets
The end to altered supermarket shopping conditions due to Covid-19 is in sight, with Coles announcing the end to product restrictions this week.
From tomorrow...
School funds don’t sit well with Battin
Last week’s $1.18 billion education infrastructure announcement is proven as more spin by the State Government, according to Gembrook MP Brad Battin.
Mr Battin said...
Small gestures go a long way during isolation
Emerald Rotary has been working to “lift the spirits” of elderly residents during this period of isolation, by providing gifts.
The rotary club recently organised...
Providing hope in the hills
Elisabeth Douma has volunteered her mornings every Friday for the past seven years at Hope in the hills Christian Church.
The church, based in Tecoma,...
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Bright future ahead for Ferntree Gully Firefighter
Initially starting as “I’ll give it a go”, volunteering with Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is now a key part of Jasmin Chia’s life.
After moving...
