Virus detected in local wastewater
Viral fragments of the Covid-19 virus have been detected in wastewater samples taken from the hills and Eastern Melbourne on February 15.
The...
Thieves flee with jewellery
It appears the “50 percent off” sale was not enough for thieves who smashed through the front window of an Emerald jewellery store overnight...
Skydiving case dismissed
A young woman who sued a Yarra Valley skydiving company after a freak accident that left her with a fractured spine has had her...
Couple race to tie the knot before lockdown
When news broke of Victoria’s five-day lockdown last Friday afternoon, Seville East’s Cristie and Jordan were not willing to cancel their wedding for a...
Mums on a mission
Being a mum can be isolating and exhausting at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic.
For new mums in 2020, there...
Dandenongs hit the big screen
An award-winning feature film shot entirely in the Dandenong Ranges will make its debut onto Australian cinema screens later this month, beginning with a...
Tourism turns to locals
With the news that international borders are likely to remain closed for the duration of the year, Yarra Ranges businesses and tourism operators will...
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World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer service for Emerald, Cockatoo and Gembrook will take place at St Joseph’s Church on Friday 5...
Hoons: ‘Give us a spot’
The recent talk of a police taskforce targeting hoon driving has prompted car enthusiasts to voice their opinions, calling on authorities to ‘give them...
Scouts tackle environmental crisis
Monbulk Scouts have been tackling the environmental crisis facing Port Phillip Bay as part of a two-year study on how local rubbish enters our...
Sweet community support
A pastry chef from foothills township of The Basin spent all night Thursday preparing cakes for a wedding planned to take place on Saturday...
Panic buying returns
Supermarkets across the Yarra Ranges have reinstated product limits, as customers flock to stores in the wake of Friday's snap lockdown announcement.
With reports of...
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Boronia’s doctor walks the long road to help others
A well-known Boronia resident, Dr Pradbodh Malhotra has recently completed his third consecutive walk in support of the McGrath Foundation, demonstrating his unwavering commitment...
