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Violence reports on the rise
FAMILY violence reports in the Yarra Ranges have followed the state-wide trend with almost 700 assault offences recorded last year. The number is 130 more…
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433 Reasons To Be Proud
WHILST the Ferntree Gully & District Cricket Association continues to produce successful Premier grade cricketers in Melbourne, on Saturday, the greatest achievement was awarded prior…
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Clowes claws a win
LAST Saturday at Emerald Golf Club the Auscare Home and Office Solutions VGL medal was there for the taking. With the weather being kind, Peter…
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Council’s crunch time
By MELISSA MEEHAN WHEN it comes to the crunch, Yarra Ranges councillors can’t be accused of not responding to residents’ concerns.Tired of watching their homes…
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Group’s work a healthy sign
THE UPPER Ferntree Gully Angliss Hospital Auxiliary had its annual general meeting last week, celebrating the hardworking volunteers and donating money for much-needed medical equipment.…
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Among the teen cream
MATER Christi will have its own Miss Teen Galaxy representative this month. Initially hesitant to enter the contest, Molayo Fashogbon gave into the persuasion of…
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It’s a social thing
The Mail Newspaper Group is updating our social media presence on the World Wide Web. We’ve just launched a new Facebook page for the Mail…
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Burning to help
LOCAL CFA members put their own lives at risk to save residents and homes threatened by fire. This Saturday night offers the opportunity to thank…
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Missing woman worries family
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a Ringwood woman who has been missing since Tuesday. Michaela Barnett left her Felix Crescent home…
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Thieves’ low act
HEARTLESS thieves have robbed a Belgrave Heights Op Shop over the weekend. Yarra Ranges CIU Detective Senior Constable Paul Edyvane said a number of bric-a-brac…
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Funds injection for ailing hospitals
EASTERN HEALTH cannot guarantee services will be saved despite the Federal Government’s redirection of funding. Last week, Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek said Eastern Health…
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Get into the groove
THE Dancing Ground Festival at Gembrook’s Gilwell Park later this month is sure to get local residents up off their couches and moving to the…