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Mount Evelyn man attacked

 Thugs attacked a Mount Evelyn man and his friend in East Melbourne, causing serious facial injuries and a suspected broken arm. Police released mobile phone...

A question of peace

 The Tecoma Uniting Church (TUC) will hold a mini-festival called Can we Make Peace? on Saturday 22 September from 1pm. The event on International World...

Boost for deadly black spots

 Yarra Ranges Council will receive $684,900 to boost road safety at four intersections. The cash will come from the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program 2018-‘19...

Missing Mooroolbark man

 Police are appealing for public help to find Mooroolbark man Phillip Costigan. The 51-year-old was last seen at an address on Mount View Parade about...

Kelly country

Filming for a major movie is underway in Sherbrooke. The True History of the Kelly Gang cast includes Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe and it’s based...

Growing unrest over garden centre closure

Emerald’s garden centre is no more, but its closure is driving heated debate in the township. The Emerald and District Co-operative Society closed the Mitre10...

Clear advice for fire season

 “Anything smaller than your little finger is deadly.” Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade Captain Peter Smith is warning Dandenong Ranges residents to clean up their...

Beards of Hope

A grieving couple is using the pain of losing their baby son to help other bereaved parents. Mount Evelyn’s Business Dragon Tattoo Co supported the...

Meals and more on wheels

Yarra Ranges Council’s Meals on Wheels provides so much more than food. The program helps recipients to stay healthy through nutrition-guaranteed meals and provides priceless...

Gardens ready to bloom

Parks Victoria is encouraging people to visit gardens in the Dandenong Ranges this spring. Parks Victoria area chief ranger Craig Albiston said visitors came from...

Gold for the hills at Wushu

The peaceful surrounds of the Dandenongs provide a perfect backdrop for practicing the ancient arts of tai chi and qigong. Students from Chi Generation, which...

Knitting for kids in need

 Knitters filled the Silvan Hall with hand-made toys and clothing bound for war-ravaged Syria. Aussies Knitting for War-Affected Kids members from around Australia had been...

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Mount Evelyn pauses to mourn and thank the Anzacs

Despite the forecasted rain the township of Mount Evelyn turned out in droves to the Anzac Day dawn service, where nothing could dampen the...