Slippery roads lead to Monbulk crash
Late Tuesday afternoon, 18 February, members of the Kallista-The-Patch CFA responded to a vehicle accident on Monbulk Road. The conditions were made treacherous by...
CWA Night Ladyhawks open their doors
Monday 3 March will see the Lady Nighthawks open their doors to the community to show people what they are all about, kicking off...
Yarra Ranges facilities closed due to Extreme fire danger rating
Due to the Extreme Fire Danger rating for Saturday 22, Yarra Ranges Council has announced that Warburton Water World, Olinda Outdoor Pool, Arts Centre...
Interest rate cut set to shake up housing market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped interest rates to 4.1 per cent, down from 4.35 per cent, the first cut since November...
The best of friends
Knowing each other since they were only a few years old, the friendship of Gembrook’s Norm Smith and Harold Ramage is a time capsule...
New exhibition puts recycling to the forefront
‘Opt In’ is a new exhibition at the Hills Hub Emerald which has local artists putting a spotlight on recycling.
Participating artists created art...
Quarry Lake remains ‘no swim’
Ferntree Gully Quarry Reserve Lake has had ongoing water fluctuations since last year, with recent weekly testing showing water to still be unsafe for...
Lightning strikes 3MDR
In an uncommon but not unlikely incident, a Yarra Ranges community broadcaster had to act quickly after a lightning strike hit its antenna causing...
Emerald woman thanks her ‘good vibes’ for leading her to a glorious $100,000 Instant...
An Emerald woman is convinced that her ‘good vibes’ have flowed back to her, leading her to a glorious Instant Scratch-Its top prize worth...
Emerald Pharmacy employee awarded
An Emerald Village Pharmacy employee has been recognised for her dedication to supporting and engaging with customers, receiving an award from Independent Pharmacies Australia...
Dot and Doug go on grand adventure
Love in the rolling hills abounded for a couple of patrons from Lifeview Emerald who were surprised with a rickshaw ride through town last...
Fernlea set to be next
With its new location yet to be announced, 11 February saw confirmation of Fernlea Community Care as the new community hub house provider for...
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Wind blows, power goes
When the wind rises in the hills, so does the certainty of another blackout, leaving Gembrook and its neighbors in the dark once more.
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