News
-
A mother and her children … a loving bond
During the month of July, mothers and their children across Australia, are being given the chance to be photographed for an upcoming book called “A…
-
A guitar craftsman in the making
Tecoma resident Isaac Waterhouse is hoping his first custom-designed guitar will help launch a career in the specialised world of guitar luthiers. The former Beaconhills…
-
Charges over church burglaries
Police charged two men over a series of alleged burglaries at places of worship, including one in Mount Evelyn. They alleged the burglaries occurred between…
-
Wild, wet and windy: severe weather batters the Dandenongs
Despite wet and windy conditions around the Dandenongs, local SES crews are been pleased to report there was no significant damage in and surrounding towns.…
-
Fundraising foray
Locals have formed a Gembrook Pub Working Group to try to bring a pub back to the town. The group has been established under the…
-
Creative and innovative school holiday activities
Yarra Ranges Council, Eastern Regional Libraries, Milwarra Primary School, ADRA and Inspiro have teamed up to provide several free, fun-filled activities to keep the boredom…
-
March to remember peace
World War I veterans held a peace march down Castella Street, Lilydale, to celebrate the Treaty of Versailles officially ending The Great War in 1919.…
-
Spreading safety messages through storytime
Ferntree Gully fire brigade has found a novel way to spread its fire safety message. On Friday 5 July the brigade ran its eighth Funtime…
-
Platypus find in Olinda Creek a sign of population recovery
In what is some wholesome and well-needed good news, six male platypus have been found in Olinda Creek. Melbourne Water and environment group Cesar conducted…
-
Fretted frivolity with free-spirited Ben Kelly
Free-spirited Silvan musician Ben Kelly is returning for the third time to The Melbourne Guitar Show. Known for his unique musical stylings, Ben draws inspiration…
-
Mount Evelyn remapped in true Tolkien style.
“When pen hit paper, Mount Evelyn was the first place it started,” said Brunswick cartographer Adam Mattinson. This Sunday, Adam Mattinson will launch a map…
-
Don’t let their dogs go hungry
Pets save us as much as we save them. That’s why this winter the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) are helping pet owners at…
Digital Editions
