Expert warns of local logging influence on fire severity
A leading Australian ecologist and former Warburton resident says Yarra Valley locals should be “very concerned” about the impact of logging on bushfire severity.
Australian...
Keeping the pages turning
Libraries across the outer east have been working hard to keep the community reading during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) was forced to...
Forest patrols this weekend
Conservation Regulator officers and wildlife officers will be out in force this weekend ensuring state forest visitors abide to Covid-19 restrictions.
All public land...
Eyes on the future
Like many restaurants across the hills, Bam Bam Italian has suffered its fair share of business downturn over the past couple of months.
And as...
Lucky escape from killer tree
April 30 was not my day to die, although a monster of a gum tree tried its best to do me in.
It was about...
Major planning application on advertisement in Lilydale
Community members are invited to make a submission towards an application for a hotel, lavender farm and associated gin experience in Lilydale.
The application, YR-2019/371,...
Search for missing man Daniel Portelli
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Daniel Portelli.
A search is currently underway in the East Warburton area for the...
Funding for tourism
Puffing Billy is among numerous tourist attractions that will receive a lifeline from the State Government amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
On 13 May, the State...
Community pays tribute to Jack
Memories of Emerald community man Jack Wilson have been shared among residents following his passing on Saturday 2 May.
Jack sadly passed away at...
Fruit for the win
An Emerald fruit shop has been recognised amongst some of Melbourne’s best greengrocers.
Co-owner, Rosanne Virgona, said she was honoured that the team at...
Sites start to slowly open
The 1000 steps is among numerous Parks Victoria managed sites that will reopen today (13 May), however, William Ricketts Sanctuary remains closed.
Most Parks...
Timetable for students’ return
Victorian students will be returning to school in a phased opening starting Tuesday 26 May.
From that day, Prep, Grade 1, Grade 2, specialist school,...