News
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Museum’s new face
By Peter Douglas Emerald Museum will finally receive the services of a dedicated museum officer, with the announcement lauded as a win for the icon’s…
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Girl, 8, dies from flu
By Derek Schlennstedt A girl, 8, has died from the flu after being admitted to the Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully. The girl was…
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A light in Anne’s dark nights
By Peter Douglas The Light the Night fund-raising event holds a special place in the heart of local volunteer, Anne Hodgson. This year’s Leukaemia Foundation…
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Sadie behind students shining in unison
By Derek Schlennstedt Primary school students across the country are busy practising for the ‘Music: Count Us In’ initiative. Created in 2006 by Music Australia,…
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CFA man vs Merlino
By Peter Douglas Newly-endorsed Liberal candidate for Monbulk, John Schurink, believes he can win the marginal seat and create positive change for the electorate. The…
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Missing Erin
By Derek Schlennstedt Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Erin Norman. The 16-year-old was last seen in Little Lonsdale Street,…
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Change on the fringes
By Derek Schlennstedt Burrinja calls on artists of all disciplines to respond to climate change on the fringes and be part of the second Burrinja…
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Works set for reserve
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council has paved the way for the further development of the lower oval at the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve. Around…
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Footpaths on the way
Cardinia Shire Council has announced it will connect eight new footpaths throughout the shire, including around the Dandenong Ranges, as part of its 2017-’18 footpath…
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Firies’ big day in
The time is right to start preparing for the upcoming summer fire season. And what better way to prepare than through a visit to The…
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Knick-knacks have ‘violent’ past
By Peter Douglas La Trobe MP Jason Wood has continued to advocate on animal welfare policy, this time calling for Australia to act and close…
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In praise of the platypus
One of the Dandenong Ranges’ most loved residents received due recognition on Sunday 10 September, with the Belgrave Platypus Festival being held for 2017. In…