Merlino wins Monbulk
The people have spoken and James Merlino has retained the seat of Monbulk, following the State election.
The previous Emergency Services Minister extinguished...
Victoria’s largest fire fighting fleet
A 49-strong aerial firefighting fleet has jetted into Victoria in time for summer.
Minister for Emergency Services Lisa Neville and Minister for Environment, Energy and...
New kinder on the way
The site for a new Lilydale kinder hosted an indigenous smoking ceremony to pay respect to the land, its elders, and ward off bad...
Remembering Kathie
A new Mount Evelyn award is honouring a business community stalwart.
Kathie Freeman died earlier this year.
She ran the Mount Evelyn post office with husband...
Carols in the church
Bring out the jingle bells, warm up those vocal chords and grab the whole family for the Christmas carols and readings at Emerald Uniting...
Bruno’s back, alright!
Rejoice! Bruno the Staffy/Sharpei mix has been found.
It’s taken four weeks for the four-year-old pup to be located after he was stolen from Animal...
Let the garden be itself
Gardens and insects need each other to thrive and yet their coexistence is often threatened in the pursuit of gardening perfection.
Passionate gardener and author,...
CFA volunteers help QLD
Yarra Ranges CFA crews sent 12 volunteer firefighters to aid Queensland’s firefighters.
More than 100 bushfires are burning across the state, a situation Premier Annastacia...
A taste of inner peace
Nestled atop a hill overlooking fields of flowers in Monbulk, Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia (KMCA) is a peaceful sanctuary that will open its doors...
Garlic crime stinks
In what is arguably the smelliest heist of the year, between 300 and 400 kilograms of garlic was stolen from a Gembrook property.
Between 26...
Pets paradise
One of Belgrave’s oldest buildings is about to get a new lease on life – or should that be leash?
Yarra Ranges Councillors agreed to...
More time to dine
The Olinda Teahouse will extend its opening hours, despite opposition from neighbours.
Yarra Ranges Councillors agreed to move the closing time from 7pm to 10pm...
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New Mayor of Yarra Ranges Council
On Tuesday 19 November, I was honoured to be elected as Mayor, alongside returning Chirnside Park Ward Councillor Richard Higgins as my Deputy.
This is...
