Choppers come a cropper
By Peter Douglas and Derek Schlennstedt
Yarra Ranges councillor Tim Heenan has questioned reports of helicopters landing at the historic Burnham Beeches site, and specifically...
Burnham Beeches to panel
By Peter Douglas and Derek Schlennstedt
Yarra Ranges Council will refer to an independent planning panel all submissions responding to the proposed Burnham Beeches development.
At...
Volunteers for 40 years
The Emerald Tourist Railway Board (ETRB) on Sunday 1 October celebrated its 40th birthday.
There are few people more proud of this achievement for the...
Drink in the Steps
By Peter Douglas
A series of drinking fountains at the 1000 Steps is one stage closer to becoming a reality.
In a sod-turning event that has...
Sheep savaged
By Derek Schlennstedt
A pack of vicious dogs has mauled a flock of sheep in The Patch, killing 22.
Of a 36-strong flock of dorper sheep,...
Grand final fever captured
Sports fans in the Yarra Ranges were buzzing with excitement over the weekend, with AFL Yarra Ranges grand final action at Yarra Glen proving...
Spare a thought for cops killed
By Peter Douglas
Victoria Police is calling on the community to take a few moments on Friday 29 September to remember the 150 of its...
Bells of peace ringing out
Developed in the hills, the song ‘Bells of Peace’ - along with the Federation Bells - rang out at Birrarung Marr for the International...
A wheely good pram walk
By Wendy Williamson
Making new friends while you stroll with your pram in the sunshine is the promise of a new pram walking group in...
Inspiration – buy the book!
By Naomi Gibson and Peter Douglas
Montrose-born inspirational author Heather Hawkins officially launched her book at the Montrose Town Centre on Saturday 2 September.
In front...
Everyone’s playing soccer
Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club presented 380 junior players with their season trophies on Saturday and Sunday 16-17 September, with the highlight the presentation of...
Farewell to a little angel
By Peter Douglas and Wendy Williamson
Family, friends and community members have continued sending out heartfelt condolences in the wake of the influenza death of...
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CARTOON: Free speech
Meta recently announced its new policies to allow more speech and fewer mistakes.
How are these changes going to affect social media?
