News
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Meet Wray Crescent’s namesakes
One of the pleasures of local history is the occasional unexpected contact from families of former Mount Evelyn residents. Recently we received information about Hugh…
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Boosting tourism, jobs and growth
Tourism and improvements to local infrastructure are integral to creating local jobs, but for me they also make the place we call home an even…
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Jarryd’s Chinese medicine masterclass
A Lilydale student is getting hands-on experience in Taiwan as part of his Chinese medicine studies. Jarryd Harvey, 24, will complete an eight-week internship at…
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Teen charged with Montrose fires
Police charged a 16-year-old boy over a series of fires in a Montrose public garden. Yarra Ranges CIU detectives allege the Kalorama boy lit six…
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Charges over Mitre 10 raids
Police nabbed two men over two break-ins in two days at Monbulk Mitre 10. Yarra Ranges CIU recovered seven Weber Q barbecues and three nail…
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Getting social to tackle gambling
Neighbourhood houses in the Outer East are battling the gambling epidemic head-on. They’re tackling gambling harm by opening their doors wider and longer to provide…
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Search for 15-year-old’s attackers
Thieves robbed and assaulted a 15-year-old girl as she walked through the Lilydale Football Club oval. Yarra Ranges CIU is investigating the incident, which occurred…
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Another Mitre 10 raid
Thieves have struck at Monbulk Mitre 10 for the second time in two days. Monbulk Sergeant Luke Schroder said two men broke into the Monbulk…
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Charges over Upwey burglary
Police charged a Rowville man over a burglary in Upwey late last year. Yarra Ranges CIU arrested the 26-year-old on 7 February, alleging he stole…
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Car crash chaos
Emergency crews are attending two car crashes in the Yarra Ranges, in Launching Place and Monbulk. Four tankers were still on the scene at the…
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Search for Shane
Police are appealing for public help to find Shane Galloway. The 48-year-old was last seen at his Lilydale address about 7.45pm on Monday 11 February.…
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Search for barbecue bandits
Police are appealing for witnesses to a brazen early-morning raid on the Monbulk Mitre 10. Monbulk Sergeant Luke Schroder said two men broke into the…