Tag: News
All for the children
By Derek Schlennstedt
The first five years of a child’s life are crucial.
Which is why some of the most important people in children’s lives are...
Footpaths are the missing transport links
Footpath links and bus frequency may be contributing to Yarra Ranges residents not making the most of existing public transport services.
These factors, along with...
Insight into boys growing up
By Kath Gannaway
The invisibility of male youth has taken a very public profile with the launch last week of two larger-than-life portrait panels in...
Drop-in appeal
By Derek Schlennstedt
The Holy Fools in Lilydale has called upon Yarra Ranges Council to help support and create a drop-in centre for homeless people...
Niche pathway to mental health
By Peter Douglas
A grassroots initiative aimed at improving mental health in the hills is going from strength to strength.
Although still in its infancy, the...
Homeless find refuge at church
By Derek Schlennstedt
In the Yarra Ranges, winter means bitter cold temperatures, frost warnings and sometimes even snow.
For the majority, the customary response is...
Stop rolling prams in their tracks
By Derek Schlennstedt
Metro Trains Melbourne has released disturbing footage of parents losing control of their prams at train stations, resulting in them rolling over...
Students take Bill to Youth Parliament
By Sean Wales
A team of school students from Mater Christi College in Belgrave attended the Youth Parliament of Victoria.
Run by the YMCA, the Youth...
Wheels greased on road to education
By Kath Gannaway
A new bus, on the road this week, will provide transport for young people from ‘down the line’ wanting to attend Cire...
Two-storey building limits
By Peter Douglas
The Victorian Government has officially signed off on legislation that will protect Upper Ferntree Gully from “inappropriate” buildings that could impede on...
Rotary cash brings relief
The Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Services (DRERS) received a welcome donation of $4000 at a special dinner on Thursday 4 July. The Rotary...
Cab cash to RSL rescue
By Peter Douglas
The Upwey-Belgrave RSL Sub-Branch’s bid to stay afloat has received a welcome boost, thanks to a $10,000 donation.
As part of an initiative...
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CFA responds to hazmat fire on Monbulk Road
In the early hours of Monday, October 28, the Kallista-The Patch CFA and Belgrave Fire Brigade were called to a fire involving a spray...
