Tag: News
Raining cats and dogs
By Derek Schlennstedt
A pet for Christmas is often a popular choice, though as they become bigger and harder to control their appeal suddenly begins...
Representatives support 26 January
By Peter Douglas, Derek Schlennstedt
Australia Day is more likely than not to remain on 26 January, if the Yarra Ranges’ state and federal representatives...
Sky high for NBN
By Peter Douglas
NBN has declared it will take an aerial route in a bid to provide Belgrave with superfast internet access, rather than the...
Reclaimed wood strikes a chord
By Derek Schlennstedt
An outer east guitar manufacturer has utilised sycamore trees from along Monbulk Rd Kallista - which were originally cut down by Council...
People Power pays off
By Derek Schlennstedt
If there is one organisation that represents the resilience and community spirit synonymous with the Dandenong Ranges, it’s the Upwey-Belgrave RSL Sub-branch.
Earlier...
The year that was
By Derek Schlennstedt
Belgrave Hub on track for 2018 opening.
Twenty one months since the sod turning and construction is progressing well at the Belgrave Community...
Reserve named for Jeanne
By Kath Gannaway
A 20 hectare piece of prime bushland in Macclesfield has been dedicated to the life’s work, and the memory, of Healesville wildlife...
New Year’s bundle of joy
By Derek Schlennstedt
A couple from Kilsyth celebrated New Year's in a different fashion as they welcomed in the first child to be born at...
‘Ticket or tow’ zone
By Derek Schlennstedt
Over the Christmas holidays - and much to the disbelief of many locals - a ticketing machine has mysteriously arisen in the...
Chainsaw artists to carve it up at SkyHigh
By Derek Schlennstedt
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong is once again gearing up to host the annual Australian Chainsaw Carving Championships, from 16 to 21 January 2018....
Kids on tour at Burrinja
By Derek Schlennstedt
Take part in a range of free activities at Burrinja as part of their holiday program and discover the fun of contemporary...
Push to protect platypus
Setting ‘opera house’ nets to catch yabbies is not only inhumane, it may be illegal, with hefty penalties attached.
The Department of Environment, Land, Water...
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Community house defends ‘grossly exaggerated’ death knell
The Emerald Community House Incorporated (ECH Inc) committee has defended its role as a not-for-profit and independently managed charity business and has vowed to...
