Mechanics Institute secures lasting legacy in Emerald
A generous donation by the Emerald Mechanics Institute to the Emerald Library is one of the largest in the region and will have ongoing...
TRY it out
Youth Mentoring Initiative ‘Try Mentoring’ is seeing a shortage of volunteers in the Dandenong Ranges, and leaders say they need your help.
Try Mentoring connects...
Fight for the hills
Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade’s Black Saturday ordeal actually started on the Friday.
Captain Peter Smith said one of his trucks was already away on...
Suds and snags for CFA
Mount Evelyn Fire Brigade volunteers washed cars for cash on Australia Day.
The fund-raiser at Mount Evelyn Fast Fuel has become a 26 January tradition,...
Belgrave Survival Day
Belgrave Survival Day again provided an alternative way to mark 26 January.
For the 12th year, the event celebrated the survival of indigenous culture on...
Every RSL wants a Betty
Montrose’s Betty Crittenden has been a dedicated Mount Evelyn RSL sub-branch member for more than 35 years.
Yarra Ranges Council applauded her efforts with a...
Trevor’s lifetime of service
Ever been to the Monbulk Police Station?
You have Trevor Ricketts to thank.
The 86-year-old served as the town’s Business and Traders Association president when the...
Robyn plays her part
“I’m a very small part of a group.”
Robyn Speering, Yarra Ranges Council’s Environmentalist of the Year, is every bit the typical humble award recipient.
The...
Celebrating our best
Australia Day is a great opportunity to celebrate those who’ve made outstanding contributions to our communities.
And this year there was no shortage of Yarra...
OAM for skiing stalwart
The first time Raoul Picot came to Mt Baw Baw was with the scouts in mid-1955.
“I first skied at Mt Baw Baw back...
Starting the conversation
Belgrave’s Emma Taylor didn’t accept her Australia Day award at Yarra Ranges Council’s ceremony on 26 January.
She received her certificate of recognition from Mayor...
OAM for Cox who shows no signs of slowing
There are few people who have given as much back to the Yarra Ranges community as veteran Walling Ward Councillor Len Cox.
The enduring Councillor...
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Following a poll asking Victorians what type of road rage behaviour they see most, RACV is reminding Victorian motorists to refrain from, and remain...
