Tag: News
Providing hope in the hills
Elisabeth Douma has volunteered her mornings every Friday for the past seven years at Hope in the hills Christian Church.
The church, based in Tecoma,...
Recognising local volunteer firefighters
Ferntree Gully firefighter Byron Rutgers was one of almost 55,000 CFA volunteers celebrated throughout last week’s National Volunteer Week.
Mr Rutgers has been a member...
Peter’s biggest challenge becomes his greatest strength
Before beginning as a volunteer at the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS), Peter Pieklo struggled with socialising.
After Peter was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum...
Cockatoo to Canberra for a cure
Emma Mickle was hiking in New Zealand in January when a large tree branch fell on top of her, breaking 20 of her bones.
The...
Staying clean and green
My Green Home and Garden
Cardinia Shire Council’s new My Green Home and Garden project is Connecting Cardinia and helping residents learn more about...
Making the most of lockdown
Being out of work due to Covid-19 has allowed Helen Zee to start something that’s been on her mind for the past decade -...
Major upgrades on the way for special education
Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School will share in the State Government’s recent education infrastructure cash splash.
The Mount Evelyn-based school is set to receive $10...
Home stretch for college works
Over $8 million in funding is set to go towards further infrastructure upgrades at Monbulk College.
Education Minister and Monbulk MP James Merlino announced on...
Tune in to Reconciliation Week event
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to celebrate National Reconciliation Week by tuning in to a livestream event on 27 May.
Our Country,...
The funeral of Don Parsons
The funeral for the late Lilydale RSL president, Don Parsons, will take place this Friday 22 May.
The funeral service will be limited to a...
Changing the lives of people with a disability
Anthea Forbes is one of the many volunteers throughout the Yarra Ranges that is being celebrated this National Volunteer Week.
Ms Forbes has dedicated numerous...
Local government election to go ahead
Local government elections will proceed as planned in October this year, despite the potential threat of Covid-19 restrictions still being in place.
The Minister for...
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Kate clocks up 50 years with Seeing Eye Dogs Australia
In 1974 Kate Watkins got her first Seeing Eye dog, a moment she’ll never forget.
She finished high school on the Friday. The following Monday...
