Zoe Johnston takes BMX crown
When Zoe Johnston rides her BMX bike on the track, she feels as if she is floating.
She flows through the bumps and jumps, and...
Crossing concept designs
The State Government's Level Crossing Removal Project is asking for community feedback on recently released concept designs for the Lilydale and Mooroolbark crossing removals.
The...
A big year for Tesselaar
Silvan’s Tesselaar Tulip Festival continues to make huge strides in the tourism industry.
The iconic event was recognised as the state’s top major festival after...
Sing your heart out at community carols
Mount Evelyn’s Discovery Church is gearing up for its annual community carols event.
The theme for this year is ‘every heart’ and senior pastors Matt...
History defining chance for Yarra Ranges
The Yarra Ranges Council could be the first municipality in the country to formally acknowledge the value of history, according to the Yarra Ranges...
Learning from mistakes
Firefighters from Pakenham Upper, Gembrook and Hoddles Creek Fire Brigades learned some valuable lessons on 28 November, ahead of the upcoming Fire Danger Period.
About...
Preparing the farm for fire
The outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne are known for beautiful rolling hills, lush bushland and thriving agriculture.
But a combination of these features has seen...
Students cook up a treat
They may not be "masterchefs" but local primary school students sure knew how to cook up a storm at Silvan Primary School on 28...
Former foe becomes friend in chance meeting
More than 50 years after fighting in the plantations of South Vietnam three Australian veterans and one Vietnamese veteran marked their reconciliation with a...
The Round-up
Sleepers taken
Last month a couple unknown offenders attended a location in Clematis and stole multiple wooden sleepers.
Police believe the males pictured below can assist...
Booty Camp: Summer Vacay Tour
Following on from their sold-out ‘Yin & Yang’ Australian and New Zealand tour, Sydney-based party starters Bootleg Rascal have announced a 15-date national tour...
Snippets
Key and padlock recycling
The Emerald padlock and key recycling initiative will continue until December 22. Money raised from key recycling will go to Friends...
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Sassafras car crash leaves young man airlifted to hospital with serious...
A 26-year-old Olinda man was airlifted to the hospital after being trapped in his overturned car overnight following a harrowing plunge off a cliff...
