News
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Tall timber for Ivor
By Victoria Stone-Meadows THE Mount Evelyn Community and the Chalkey family gathered at the old Mount Evelyn Railway station to plant a memorial tree for…
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CFA ‘ban’ runs into opposition
By Victoria Stone-Meadows SHADOW minister for Emergency Services and Gembrook MP Brad Battin has lashed out at Deputy Premier and Monbulk MP James Merlino and…
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Shine bright like a Diamond
By Victoria Stone-Meadows A NEIL Diamond Tribute act, starring Dominic Finley formerly of Cutting Crew, will be bringing an exclusive Neil Diamond experience to Burrinja…
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Tourist road safety grant
By Peter Douglas THE contentious Mount Dandenong Tourist Road is set for a major safety upgrade, with Monbulk MP James Merlino announcing $220,000 in improvements.…
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Locals in the swim
By Peter Douglas A GRASSROOTS campaign that saved the Olinda Pool has been further rewarded with the announcement locals will manage the iconic site this…
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Fire up for the season
REAL-life examples and personal stories will help residents plan for the coming bushfire season at this year’s Living with Bushfire Community Conference in Lilydale on…
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Smart students find their way
By Peter Douglas AN enthusiastic group of Mater Christi students are putting their problem-solving skills to the test as they participate in the renowned Smart…
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Laura goes directly to hotel
By Peter Douglas BELGRAVE resident Laura Paton and her pal Emma Kendrick were among the first guests lucky enough to have spent the night at…
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Police on the trail of flasher
By Victoria Stone-Meadows POLICE are on the hunt for a man who exposed himself to two women on the Warburton Trail late last month. The…
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Tromp apology for bizarre disappearance
By Peter Douglas SILVAN berry farmer Mark Tromp has issued a media statement apologising over his bizarre disappearance. The Tromp family ordeal last week gained…
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Emergency surgery for mayor
By Victoria Stone-Meadows JUST weeks before the Yarra Ranges Council Elections, Mayor Jason Callanan has taken emergency sick leave to undergo surgery. On Thursday 1…
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Sara completes Merlino family
By Victoria Stone-Meadows MP for Monbulk and Deputy Premier James Merlino has adopted an ex-racing greyhound, but says having the new dog in his life…