News
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Time’s ticking for local lotto winner
A TattsLotto winner who bought their ticket at Emerald Newsagency has only three months left to claim their prize, worth over $1 million. Officials from…
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Cafe beanie comp to ‘brighten people’s day’
The Patch General Store is celebrating reopening its doors by hosting a beanie competition throughout June. The cafe is offering a free coffee and breakfast…
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School seeks strength through knot tying
Upwey South Primary School is using a community arts project to help symbolise strength during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ribbon tie project has seen both…
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Crime rises in Yarra Ranges
Over the past year, crime in the Yarra Ranges has climbed by over 7 per cent. According to the latest Crime Agency Statistics, the total…
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Investigation into body located in Lysterfield continues
Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad are investigating after a body was located in Lysterfield on 17 June. While a formal identification is yet to…
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Eastern suburbs lead the fight against violence
A new campaign has been developed in the eastern suburbs to help fight against family violence during the Covid-19 pandemic. The #TogetherforRespectAtHome social marketing campaign…
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Local libraries to reopen
Bookworms will be pleased to hear that Casey Cardinia Libraries is reopening and resuming some programs at most of its branches. All branches, except for…
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Men’s sheds eye return
Men’s sheds across the region are preparing to pick up the tools again as Covid-19 restrictions ease over the next month. Belgrave Men’s Shed president…
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New local laws proposed
Community members can now share their thoughts on Yarra Ranges Council’s draft local laws, which propose new rules to better protect and enhance neighbourhood amenity.…
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Call for refugee action
With Refugee Week currently underway, a local group of grandmothers is urging the community to reflect on the situation refugees face, particularly during Covid-19. Grandmothers…
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Teacher’s beanies has students beaming
Grade 4 students from Belgrave South Primary school received a snuggly surprise upon returning to school last week. During the remote learning period, teacher Carla…
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Lilydale GP tests positive to virus
A Lilydale general practitioner was among confirmed Covid-19 cases recorded over the weekend. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the GP worked at…