Splinters, sweat and a $500 gift voucher
For third year joinery apprentice and Basin resident Jessica Herrod, a regular Friday starts off with a boiling hot coffee and a social gym...
Monitoring of kangaroo harvesting called into question
A concerned resident of the Yarra Valley is seeking clarity on the culling of kangaroos, arguing more should be done to monitor harvesters and...
Trail open after five years
After over five years, the Sassafras Creek Trail is now open between Sassafras township and Lyrebird Falls near Monbulk.
The trail has been closed...
Menzies Creek author proves following passion knows no age
Menzies Creek resident Marian Matta is proving with her inspiring story of writing that it’s never too late to follow your passion.
Ms Matta...
Authors, painters, award winners and more lie beneath the soil in Emerald
A local history group invites all to come to listen to the stories of some of the families in the Casey Cardinia region of...
Monbulk 1 triumphs in rain-soaked season opener
Saturday Pennant started the season this weekend. It was raining most of Saturday
morning, but then the skies cleared, and we did not have a...
Hills students take centre stage in school productions
Primary school students in the Hills, especially at Kallista PS and Wattle View PS, have put in tremendous effort for their school productions.
Kallista Primary...
The Rabble celebrates aging with WAKE at Burrinja Cultural Centre
THE RABBLE presents WAKE at Upwey’s Burrinja Cultural Centre, a heartfelt performance celebrating the beauty of aging – created in collaboration with women from...
AusNet works planned in Emerald and Cockatoo
AusNet has announced that they are installing quick generator connection points in Emerald and Cockatoo on Friday 18 October.
The company will also be...
Cup Day Fair approaches
The traditional St Michael’s Cup Day Fair will return to the church grounds on Tuesday 5 November, with all welcome to enjoy the atmosphere.
The...
Chief Health Officer ramps up mpox alert
Chief Health Officer Professor Ben Cowie is warning that cases of mpox continue to increase in Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions.
This outbreak is...
Over 38,000 Ford Everest and Transit vehicles recalled
38,423 2022-2024 Ford Everest and Transit Custom Vehicles have been recalled due to an issue with the windows.
Due to a software issue, if a...
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Great prestige for Upwey Girl Guides
The Girl Guides in Upwey had a special ceremony just before Christmas of 2024 awarding and celebrating three of its members for some of...
