Social housing site earmarked
By Peter Douglas
Yarra Ranges Council is attempting to alleviate a “affordable housing crisis” in the shire, through flagging the sale of 67-69 Anderson Street,...
Healthy hills culture proves a highlight
By Peter Douglas
Burrinja Cultural Centre played host to a Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 24 October, as part of a bid to take...
Pigeon plan causes a stink
By Peter Douglas
Residents of Hughes Street in Upwey will need to wait to find out if their neighbourhood will become home to 140 show...
Donalea receives a top honour
By Peter Douglas
Ferny Creek’s Donalea Patman officially received her Medal of the Order of Australia on Friday 20 October at Government House, in recognition...
Golf plan unveiled
Parks Victoria is hosting the Olinda Community Open Day on Saturday 18 November, where the wider community will be able to view the Olinda...
It’s music, so count us in
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, the...
OIC baton for Aston
By Derek Schlennstedt
Policing is changing, and Sergeant Michael Aston, the new officer-in-charge (OIC) at Monbulk understands the importance of working within the local community.
After...
Pedestrian hit
By Derek Schlennstedt
A pedestrian has been knocked over by a vehicle near Fernlea House on Emerald-Monbulk Road. The Air Ambulance is at Emerald Junior...
Brigade keeps fit
By Derek Schlennstedt
Volunteers at Montrose CFA are pumping the iron with a new gym at their brigade.
In June, Montrose Fire Brigade received a...
Emerald college shines
Emerald Secondary College on Wednesday 11 October won a Group Action Award for its innovative, student-led actions to increase understanding of diversity within their...
Night goes down in history
The Patch Primary School held its highly anticipated History Night on Tuesday 17 October.
Parents, grandparents and friends at the Grade 2/3 night frequently commented...
Let the creek run free
By Derek Schlennstedt
Significant erosion at Sassafras Creek caused by stormwater and debris will soon be a thing of the past.
Council and Melbourne Water are...
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Visitor calls for action on Olinda’s neglected toilets
A Melbourne visitor’s recent experience with public toilets in Olinda has sparked concern over the state of facilities in the popular tourist town.
Glenda...
