News
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Protect pets from Christmas treats
Whether it’s food, drink or spending, most people overindulge at Christmas time – and so can pets. Animal Aid CEO Mark Menze said we might…
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Morning drink-driver
Lilydale police were astonished when a man allegedly blew more than four times the legal alcohol limit in Mooroolbark before many had even had their…
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Back and bigger than ever!
The annual Monbulk Car Show is here again, bigger and better than ever before! It will take place on Sunday 25 November in Main Street,…
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Cockatoo’s hamper helpers
Each year, St Luke’s Anglican Church in Cockatoo makes hampers for people who struggle at Christmas. Cockatoo Rural Fire Brigade captain Chris White spoke to…
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Skywhale.
We often look to the sky and wonder about our place in the world, and this is especially true when we see a whale with…
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The magic is gone
The magic has seemingly gone from Wright forest in Cockatoo, after the disappearance of a fairy garden. Over a period of months, residents visiting the…
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Your Favs from Growing Pains
Rounding out Growing Pains initiative’s incredible exhibition program, Your Favs brings together some of the public’s favourite artists from exhibitions across the year. Self-described as…
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Garden growing ties
A Mount Evelyn garden has brought together teens from Ranges TEC and adults with disabilities. Melba Support Services’ Kerry Kift said the community garden concept…
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A magical mosaic
The Selby Community House unveiled its colossal six-month mosaic project on Saturday 17 November. The 11 metre long mosaic reflects the local environment and the…
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From B to M
Upwey high School was rocking on 16 November when Tiwi Island band, Bathurst to Melville (B2M) paid a visit. But the visit was about more…
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Four decades down
Birmingham Primary is celebrating 40 years and inviting past staff and students to join in. The Mount Evelyn school is welcoming visitors to stop by…
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Burn-off restrictions now in force
The Fire Danger Period is now in place in the Yarra Ranges. CFA District 13 acting operations manager Tim Holland said the warmer and drier…