Tag: News
Birds in the gun
By Peter Douglas
Upwey resident Garry Jones is urging Yarra Ranges Council to consider significantly tightening limitations on the number of pet birds that can...
Appeal for witnesses
By Derek Schlennstedt
Lilydale detectives are still appealing for witnesses who may have seen an incident between two vehicles on Monbulk-Emerald road on Monday 23...
House of art reflects on costs
By Derek Schlennstedt
Mirror mirror on the wall, which house in Ferntree Gully is the fairest of them all.
An art installation by three...
Nominate a community hero
By Peter Douglas
Know someone who should be recognised for what they do in the community?
The 2018 Yarra Ranges Australia Day Awards are an opportunity...
Duncan back on track after Rio heartbreak
By Peter Douglas
Upwey running star Melissa Duncan has made significant inroads towards overcoming her Rio Olympics heartbreak.
After an ankle injury forced her to withdraw...
It’s Scouts’ honour for Neville
By Peter Douglas
Selby volunteer Neville Aldham has been duly recognised for more than 30 years of service to his community.
At a special presentation on...
Mercy accounts for funding coup
Mount Lilydale Mercy College received a welcome $2 million funding boost on Friday 27 October, with former student and Monbulk MP present to make...
Funding ceased for Cockatoo programs
By Derek Schlennstedt
Cardinia Shire has confirmed that funding has ceased for the Cockatoo Neighbourhood House, which announced its closure over Facebook in October.
The shire...
Solar power milestone celebrated
By Derek Schlennstedt
Cardinia Shire has celebrated its 1000th solar panel in the municipality, nine years after it installed a 2kw solar electricity system at...
P-plater’s ‘lucky’ tangle with tree
By Derek Schlennstedt
A P-plater was "lucky to be alive" said Emerald Acting Sergeant Marcus Coolen, following a serious crash this morning on Macclesfield Road....
Picture of compassion
By Derek Schlennstedt
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School student Dakota Rassavong was recognised for her compassion, integrity and kindness at a presentation ceremony for the Fred...
The smoke of inclusion
By Derek Schlennstedt
After two years of planning, students with a learning or physical disability will have a new inclusion building to work from at...
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‘Celebrating Monbulk’ through a vibrant and artistic style
The art event in Monbulk started just a few months ago to celebrate the local community and on Saturday 25 October, a big gathering...
