News
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Recognition needed
By Derek Schlennstedt Think back to the renowned battles of the Vietnam War … Long Tan, The Tet Offensive, Khe Sanh. Though, each is held…
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Move to light, bright site
By Derek Schlennstedt An emergency relief centre is just as its name suggests – a place established to provide support and essential needs to persons…
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Unprecedented investment
By Derek Schlennstedt In its state budget the Andrews Labor Government has invested almost $50 million across six Secondary Schools in the Yarra Ranges. Of…
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Anger over ‘snub’
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School’s parents and school council have been left feeling dejected and angered after again missing out on state…
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Behold – a Baba Desi trip
By Derek Schlennstedt Who is Baba Desi? The question has long weighed on the minds of those living in the Dandenong ranges. Residents are used…
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A view to growth
By Derek Schlennstedt Australia’s largest social enterprise production nursery, Yarra View Nursery, has taken its first steps into the commercial sector. The Mount Evelyn-based nursery…
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Minibus crashes into tree
By Derek Schlennstedt At approximately 7am this morning (4 April), a minibus carrying 11 passengers lost control and slammed into a tree in Monbulk. Belgrave…
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Hub doors open
By Derek Schlennstedt Dandenong Ranges residents will now have access to essential community health services after the much-anticipated Belgrave Community Hub opened its doors on…
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Conquer the Valley
By Derek Schlennstedt Up to 300 riders are expected to tackle the jumps and bumps at the Lilydale Conquer the Valley BMX competition on Sunday,…
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Anzac Day in the Yarra Ranges
Anzac Day ceremonies held throughout the Yarra Ranges paid tribute to our Australian veterans, with many moving displays of respect and thanks. The ‘Mail’ team…
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Respect and remembrance
By Derek Schlennstedt Thousands of people gathered at various Anzac Day events across the Dandenong Ranges to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the landing of…
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Calling all ‘Ruff Mudders’
By Derek Schlennstedt Animal Aid is welcoming dog lovers and their canine pals to take part in ‘Adventure Dog, a Cross Country Challenge’, which will…