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Menzies Creek youngster to play futsal on world stage

What started out as a bit of fun with mates has morphed into a once in a lifetime opportunity for Menzies Creek 12-year-old Indie...

Plaque pays tribute to Merchant Navy

The red ensign has been raised in Upwey to honour seafarers from world wars and modern mariners who brave the waves. As a means of...

Selby Fest makes grand return

After two cancellations in a row, Selby fest is returning. The festival was cancelled in 2017 and 2018 because of inclement weather, though this...

Kallista Mumpreneur secures award

A Kallista mum has taken out silver at the AusMumpreneur Awards. Eleanor Cullen from Kallista, who founded We Might Be Tiny, was named Product Design...

The secret life of female lyrebirds

Victoria Austin wants to move female lyrebirds out of the category of 'a reward for a male for making the sound of a shrike...

Refreshing roundabout revegetation

As the flower capital of the Yarra Ranges, it’s time that Monbulk looked the part. Monbulk and District Community Working Group (MADCOW) are working with...

School’s big gardening grant

The Montrose Primary School has gained a major boost to its gardening program after receiving a $10,000 grant to go towards its planned Indigenous...

Council on track to meet emission reduction target

The Yarra Ranges Council is on track to meet its carbon emissions reduction target by next year, according to a council report. The Climate Action...

Hope for the homeless

 The future is looking positive for a Yarra Ranges project providing winter housing for the homeless. Stable One partnered with churches to provide temporary accommodation...

Sky-high fire fight

 A record fleet of 50 aircraft will hit the skies to help fight fires and keep communities safe this summer season. The State Government announced...

Yarra Ranges declares climate emergency

The Yarra Ranges Council has joined 45 other councils across Australia in declaring a climate emergency. Councillors passed the motion to recognise a climate emergency...

Doom Boogie addresses environment issues

Grunge-blues trio Smoke Stack Rhino have put environmental issues front and centre on new track ‘Doom Boogie’. The ban is debuting the new track at...

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Transparency accusation thrown in the direction of local news title

A local news title has been caught up in an Independent versus Coalition transparency argument after a complaint was filed against the publisher for...