News
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Upwey Girl Guides honoured
The Girl Guides in Upwey had a special ceremony just before Christmas of 2024 awarding and celebrating three of its members for some of their…
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Dedicated broadcaster honoured
Connecting community across the airwaves, a volunteer broadcaster reading the news in Upwey at 3MDR has gained recognition for her work for the Tamil-speaking community…
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Water safety warnings
Victoria’s summer has been blessed with a string of warm weather days encouraging beach and river attendance but with that comes an increased risk of…
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Life saving defib installed
The Ferny Creek Scout Group recently installed a defibrillator at the scout hall to serve the local community. It is located on the outside of…
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Tigers hammer Braves, Tigresses drop high-scoring shootout
It was another successful weekend of Tigers baseball this past weekend, with three of the Tigers seven teams picking up wins and another adding a…
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Ferntree Gully man fined over Traralgon fuel tank leak
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has fined a Ferntree Gully man more than a thousand dollars over a leak from an old service station’s underground…
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Four charged following spate of cigarette burglaries in the southeast
Casey Crime Investigation detectives have charged four teenagers after a series of alleged burglaries and robberies in the southeast last week. A stolen Hyundai Accent…
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Monbulk secures two crucial wins against Upwey/Tecoma
Saturday pennant resumed this week with round 10. In an unusual coincidence of the draw, both Monbulk sides played Upwey/Tecoma sides, one away and one…
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Angliss Hospital ICU closure sparks concern for staff and local families
Community members and hospital staff are staggering after the announcement that the Upper Ferntree Gully’s Angliss Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will close later this…
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Athletics returns for 2025
A three week break from athletes had Morrison reserve buzzing on Saturday as our little athletics competition resumed after the Christmas break. Amazing numbers took…
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Getting ready for bushfire
As the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley enter the pointy end of the fire danger period, local brigades have ramped up their community engagement activities. This…
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Snippets: exciting school holiday activities at Belgrave Library
Head to Belgrave Library these school holidays for a range of fun activities for kids of all ages! From crafting sailing boats and coding with…