Crackdown on vaping and smoking continues
The Australian Government has committed to stamping out the use of vapes and discouraging switching to smoking as lung cancer continues to kill more...
Hills Ukulele Festival returns to Emerald Primary on Saturday 20 May and Sunday 21...
Emerald Primary School will become the stage for the Hills Ukulele Festival on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May, featuring international guests, local artists...
Volunteers as changemakers
From food banks to animal shelters, volunteers play an essential role in the success and sustainability of our local community organisations.
Volunteering is the backbone...
35 years of the Emerald Ladies Probus Club
The Emerald Ladies Probus Club will be celebrating 35 years of existence this May, offering a place for retired women to meet for “friendship,...
Look closer in your own backyard
The public has been invited to get creative in their own backyards with a free online webinar on nature journaling on Sunday 21 May,...
Popular Barista Bros dairy drinks recalled
Barista Bros Double Espresso, Iced Chocolate, Espresso and Mocha (500ml and 700ml bottles), best before 30 September 2023 onwards, have been recalled by Coca-Cola...
Teenagers, adults and exchange students come together to Clean Up The Basin
Clean Up Australia Day events are a chance for people from all walks of life to come together and make a difference in their...
Monbulk Primary School teacher and students recognised for sustainability
Students and a teacher at Monbulk Primary School have been nominated as finalists for the 20223 ResourceSmart Schools Awards for their commitment to taking...
An RBA cash rate rise returns after April pause
After a pause last month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) returned to a cash rate rise in May.
The cash rate has risen by...
One third of Victorian ambulances taking too long to respond
With new data showing it takes more than 15 minutes to respond to one in three Code One incidents, ambulance response times continue to...
Olinda-Monbulk Road closed for tree works
Olinda-Monbulk Road is closed today until 7pm between Invermay and Monbulk Roads, according to VicTraffic.
Olinda-Monbulk Road, Monbulk closed between Invermay and Monbulk roads between...
Athletic award winners celebrated
On Friday night, Yarra Ranges Athletics held the annual senior club awards night.
Senior club members, friends and family took the opportunity to don...
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Take on trail biking in the Yarra Ranges
For motorbike riders looking for tracks to take on in the coming months, look no further than the Yarra Ranges.
Challenging weather may make tracks...
