News
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Virus detected in local wastewater
Viral fragments of the Covid-19 virus have been detected in wastewater samples taken from the hills and Eastern Melbourne on February 15. The fragments were…
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Thieves flee with jewellery
It appears the “50 percent off” sale was not enough for thieves who smashed through the front window of an Emerald jewellery store overnight before…
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Skydiving case dismissed
A young woman who sued a Yarra Valley skydiving company after a freak accident that left her with a fractured spine has had her negligence…
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Couple race to tie the knot before lockdown
When news broke of Victoria’s five-day lockdown last Friday afternoon, Seville East’s Cristie and Jordan were not willing to cancel their wedding for a third…
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Mums on a mission
Being a mum can be isolating and exhausting at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. For new mums in 2020, there were…
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Dandenongs hit the big screen
An award-winning feature film shot entirely in the Dandenong Ranges will make its debut onto Australian cinema screens later this month, beginning with a premiere…
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Tourism turns to locals
With the news that international borders are likely to remain closed for the duration of the year, Yarra Ranges businesses and tourism operators will be…
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Snippets
World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer service for Emerald, Cockatoo and Gembrook will take place at St Joseph’s Church on Friday 5…
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Hoons: ‘Give us a spot’
The recent talk of a police taskforce targeting hoon driving has prompted car enthusiasts to voice their opinions, calling on authorities to ‘give them a…
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Scouts tackle environmental crisis
Monbulk Scouts have been tackling the environmental crisis facing Port Phillip Bay as part of a two-year study on how local rubbish enters our waters.…
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Sweet community support
A pastry chef from foothills township of The Basin spent all night Thursday preparing cakes for a wedding planned to take place on Saturday 13…
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Panic buying returns
Supermarkets across the Yarra Ranges have reinstated product limits, as customers flock to stores in the wake of Friday’s snap lockdown announcement. With reports of…
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