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THE weather was fine and the water cool as many in the community flocked to the opening of the Olinda Pool for summer 2016. There…

PUFFING Billy won gold at the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards on Thursday 24 November. Winning gold for the Outstanding Contribution by Volunteers category, Puffing Billy…

THE Salvation Army is urging the Yarra Ranges to support its critical Christmas Appeal, saying donations are desperately sought as the festive season approaches. Lieutenant…

By Jodie Symonds A 10-YEAR-OLD Kallista boy has been deemed a community hero by Ambulance Victoria after he saved his mother’s life in August. Ambulance…

By Peter Douglas DANDENONG Ranges golf enthusiasts are in shock this week after news the Emerald Golf Course will close from January next year. The…

By Jodie Symonds A CROWD of about 300 people gathered at Edge Martial Arts in Mt Evelyn to say their final goodbyes to Kyoshi Andrew…

By Peter Douglas THE Treasure Corner Op Shop in Mount Evelyn is just one of many shops in the region getting into the Christmas spirit.…

By Jodie Symonds MOUNT Evelyn’s Jim Humphrey is unable to walk his dog, and is in need of a volunteer. Mr Humphrey has been a…

By Peter Douglas THE 9 October windstorm in the Yarra Ranges has pushed the Emerald SES Unit to become one of busiest in Victoria. For…

By Peter Douglas THE Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) is again holding its annual Christmas Appeal. At the large Christmas tree at Belgrave Library,…

By Jodie Symonds A CHILD has died following a two-car collision on Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald. Emergency services responded to the collision that occurred about 3.45pm…

EMERGENCY services were responding to a two-car collision on Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald. The collision occured about 3.45pm on Tuesday 22 November. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson…