News
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Library transforms into reading room
By Jodie Symonds Community involvement is at the forefront of some big changes for the Mount Evelyn Library. A new partnership with Mount Evelyn Community…
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Anzacs on the airwaves
For this Anzac Day, Upwey-Belgrave RSL has teamed up with 3MDR and Yarra Ranges Life TV have formed a local partnership to provide coverage of…
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Lessons from the platypus
Yarra Ranges students are learning more about the natural environment and Australia’s native wildlife, thanks to the Platypus Education Group. The Education Group, which is…
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Volunteers left out
By Peter Douglas Volunteers at the Upper Ferntree Gully Visitor Information Centre say they’re hurt and confused over the decision to close. Yarra Ranges Tourism…
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30,000 books to be moved
By Peter Douglas Lilydale Library staff are set to move more than 30,000 books to the library’s exciting new location at the Box Hill TAFE…
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A lack of information
By Peter Douglas Upper Ferntree Gully’s Visitor Information Centre is one of two in the region set to close its doors, after Yarra Ranges Tourism…
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They’re all in train-ing
History could be made and records broken at this year’s Great Train Race as Echuca resident, Tarli Bird, goes for her third consecutive win in…
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For law and order
By Peter Douglas Fresh from her pre-selection for Evelyn last week, Bridget Vallence took the time to speak with the ‘Mail’ about her road to…
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Selbyfest heads to the bush
By Peter Douglas Selbyfest this year will be ‘Going Bush’, which is the theme of the event that is now in its seventh year. To…
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Swim from the heart
Selby marathon swimmer Paul Hoffman plans to swim the equivalent of two English Channels to help provide life-saving heart treatment for a young person from…
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Please consider
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Councillor Mike Clarke is calling on hills residents to consider the visual impact of a proposed development on the iconic…
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Grandmother Loke to shave locks
By Peter Douglas Monbulk grandmother of 16, Frances Loke, is preparing to shave off her beloved long locks, all in the name of charity. In…