Tag: News
Brekkie on the house
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
VICTORIAN Education Minister James Merlino announced last week the most disadvantaged schools in Victoria will provide a free breakfast for students next...
And beds for all
By PETER DOUGLAS
A PLANNING application that would see accommodation increase by 224 beds at the Belgrave Heights Convention Centre is set to go to...
TrailRider trailblazer
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
THE DANDENONG Ranges is opening new avenues in disability access to national parks with the introduction of a TrailRider, a modified all-terrain...
Boost for native animals
THE Yarra4Life Project has received a major boost after securing a $100,000 grant from the Victorian Government.
The environmental project, run by the Port Phillip...
Pool re-opens with a bang
By PETER DOUGLAS
AFTER much hard work, the Olinda Community Pool Association enjoyed the fruits of its labour with the re-opening of the town’s pool...
Boudica fast on the draw
CHRISTMAS has arrived early for Sassafras Primary School student, Boudica, 8, who was recently announced as the winner of the ‘Draw your Christmas in...
Our hidden shame
COMMENT By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
WEDNESDAY, 25 November saw the 12th White Ribbon Day in Australia.
It's a day where men’s violence against women comes to the...
High winds hit
ACCORDING to Emerald SES, the Dandenong Ranges region escaped largely unscathed from strong winds on Wednesday 25 November, with the exception of some large...
Film heaven at Cameo
By PETER DOUGLAS
THE region’s cinephiles are ready ‘n’ raring for the eagerly anticipated ‘Indievillage Doco Film Festival’ from Friday to Sunday 4-6 December. The...
World title for Reefman
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
MACCLESFIELD Motocross champion Mike Reefman has taken out another world title at the World Vet Motocross Championships at the Glen...
Cannabis all over
In-brief
MONBULK police officers Sgt Mark Knight and Ken Tromp found more than they had bargained for when executing a failed-to- appear warrant...
Preschool turns 70
MOUNT Evelyn Memorial Pre-School recently celebrated its 70th anniversary.
A host of dignitaries turned out for the event, including Yarra Ranges Shire councillor Maria...
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Trail open after five years
After over five years, the Sassafras Creek Trail is now open between Sassafras township and Lyrebird Falls near Monbulk.
The trail has been closed...
