News
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All aboard for rail safety
All aboard it’s rail safety week and transit police and protective service officers are out engaging with commuters and pedestrians to raise awareness of rail…
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Burnham Beeches community drop-in
Trenerry Consortium and Village Well are excited to share the latest updates about the Burnham Beeches project with the public. Join a community drop-in to…
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Bob Horner AFSM, a local CFA legend
Many across the hills are mourning the death of Bob Horner AFSM, a legendary figure in the CFA and throughout the Dandenong Ranges. A former…
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Help Yarra Ranges Council shape a new Kalorama crossing
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to provide further feedback following changes to a proposed pedestrian crossing and traffic works at the Five Ways…
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Mountain high, valley low: Anchor’s Rapid Response Project
This article was originally published in full in Parity Magazine, Australia’s national homelessness publication. One of the notable attractions of the Yarra Ranges lies in…
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To be seen and celebrated
Poor social media presence in women’s football has been brought to the forefront while the final games are currently being played out in Outer East…
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FOGO sessions upcoming
Yarra Ranges Council will be holding in person and online information sessions to break down how the new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside…
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Lest we Forget
It was a day of remembrance earlier this month across the community. August 8 marks the anniversary of the Kokoda Battle, which took place in…
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‘Difficult’ family hike leads to cliff rescue at Cathedral Ranges
Local CFA and SES crews have helped rescue a family of hikers who found a walk at Taggerty’s Cathedral Ranges more difficult than expected. Two…
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Friendship knows no bounds
The love of friendship knows no bounds for a beloved Emerald woman. Former Emerald resident Cherie Whitakker has been living with a terminal cancer diagnosis,…
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CFA responds to washaway in Upwey
CFA has confirmed it responded to reports of a washaway as a result of a vehicle incident in Upwey on Wednesday 9 August. Three CFA…
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Seeing eye dogs given a career boost
The Petbarn Foundation and Vision Australia have broken records, exceeding their $1 million fundraising goal for the 10th annual Seeing Eye Dog Appeal. Thanks to…