News
-
History defining chance for Yarra Ranges
The Yarra Ranges Council could be the first municipality in the country to formally acknowledge the value of history, according to the Yarra Ranges Heritage…
-
Learning from mistakes
Firefighters from Pakenham Upper, Gembrook and Hoddles Creek Fire Brigades learned some valuable lessons on 28 November, ahead of the upcoming Fire Danger Period. About…
-
Preparing the farm for fire
The outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne are known for beautiful rolling hills, lush bushland and thriving agriculture. But a combination of these features has seen…
-
Students cook up a treat
They may not be “masterchefs” but local primary school students sure knew how to cook up a storm at Silvan Primary School on 28 November.…
-
Former foe becomes friend in chance meeting
More than 50 years after fighting in the plantations of South Vietnam three Australian veterans and one Vietnamese veteran marked their reconciliation with a hug…
-
The Round-up
Sleepers taken Last month a couple unknown offenders attended a location in Clematis and stole multiple wooden sleepers. Police believe the males pictured below can…
-
Booty Camp: Summer Vacay Tour
Following on from their sold-out ‘Yin & Yang’ Australian and New Zealand tour, Sydney-based party starters Bootleg Rascal have announced a 15-date national tour that…
-
Snippets
Key and padlock recycling The Emerald padlock and key recycling initiative will continue until December 22. Money raised from key recycling will go to Friends…
-
Frozen But Fresh
Frozen 2 Starring Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell Rated PG A family-friendly but refreshingly mature fantasy adventure, Frozen 2 is an outstanding sequel to the…
-
Swim-pressive opening of Olinda Community Pool
Olinda Community Pool officially opened for the 2019-20 Summer Season on 30 November, unveiling their new Toddler Pool and splash zone. The pool has been…
-
Liminality’s A Celtic Christmas
The Liminality Celtic Trio and the Tecoma Uniting Church are delighted to present their annual family Tecoma Christmas concert. Attendees can relax and unwind during…
-
Students express Indigenous culture through art
A cultural group at Yarra Hills Secondary College’s Mount Evelyn campus have recently finished a 10-month Indigenous mural project. Students involved presented their completed artwork…