Tag: News
18 fine evaders nabbed
Eighteen fine evaders with a combined 1132 outstanding warrants were identified after a roadblock operation in Chirnside Park.
On Tuesday 20 February, warrants valued at...
Feet moving for mental health
There are many good reasons to walk, including for health and fitness.
But Monbulk’s Misa Eng is set to walk from Frankston to Port Melbourne...
Mr and Mrs Owl hope for full hollow
By Peter Douglas
Local Powerful Owl watchers are crossing their fingers and hoping for two little miracles in the coming months.
A pair of well-watched owls,...
Car crushed by truck
By Peter Douglas
Olinda police attended a three-vehicle collision along Monbulk Road, Kallista, about 7.30am on Monday 13 February.
A large delivery truck and a small...
Bushfire arson campaign launch
By Peter Douglas
Crime Stoppers launched its bushfire arson awareness campaign in Lilydale Lake on Monday 13 February, urging locals to report unsafe behaviour.
Representatives from...
Record attendance as swimmers dive in
By Peter Douglas
The Olinda outdoor pool is enjoying unprecedented visitation levels, as local swimmers continue to rush through the turnstiles.
With six weeks still left...
Growing future
By Peter Douglas
The future of Yarra View Nursery looks brighter than ever, with the Victorian Government visiting the site to announce its $5 million...
Not off his trolley
By Peter Douglas
Most shoppers know how challenging it can be to push a trolley in a straight line.
So imagine trying to achieve that over...
Fears that tree is headed for a fall
By Peter Douglas
Olinda resident Peter Bourne fears a nearby ‘problem tree’ could one day demolish two bedrooms of his house.
Despite Yarra Ranges Council deeming...
NDIS – how it works forum
A free National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) forum in Monbulk is being held on Friday 24 February, in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council and...
A not-so family film
By Peter Douglas
Hills audiences are in for a rare treat, with a second helping on offer for the hugely popular documentary, ‘The Family’.
After the...
Firey recalls blackest days
By Jesse Graham
When February 7, 2009, came around, firefighters and emergency services crews around the state jumped into action, defending towns, properties and lives...