Lifeline for local artists
Four artists in the Dandenong Ranges have received Covid-19 grants to help keep them creating through the pandemic.
As part of the State Government’s Sustaining...
Betty to celebrate 90th birthday
Yarra Ranges environmental activist and former Shire of Sherbrooke President, Betty Marsden OAM will celebrate her 90th birthday later this month.
Mrs Marsden has dedicated...
Red Cross tips to get through lockdown
With Victorians quickly needing to adjust to Stage 4 Covid-19 restrictions, Australian Red Cross is reminding people of simple ways to stay resilient during...
Tough times for businesses
Numerous Yarra Ranges’ businesses are facing a “challenge for survival” over the next six weeks, as Victoria adapts to Stage 4 restrictions.
Dramatic changes to...
Covid ghost town
There was an eerie silence around the streets of the Yarra Ranges last week as the region went into Stage 4 restrictions, along with...
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Checkpoint arrest
A 41-year-old Chum Creek woman was arrested at the Coldstream Covid-19 vehicle checkpoint on 4 August.
Police said the woman failed to complete an...
Yarra Junction man eyes new car after $1 million TattsLotto win
A Yarra Junction man is looking forward to buying a new set of wheels after scoring a division one prize worth over $1 million...
Tesselaar Tulip Festival cancelled
For the first time in the history of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Tesselaar will not open its gates to the public this year due...
Family’s free face mask drive
A Montrose family has been donating face masks to those in need, by hanging them up around the town.
Fiona Naisbitt and her three children,...
A fence full of fun
A Ferntree Gully couple has been spreading positive messages during Covid-19 by putting colourful signs on their fence.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, Ann and...
Support for shopping strips
A $3 million State Government fund will help boost local shopping strips during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund will provide grants...
Car accident in Olinda
A person was extracted from a car following an incident in Olinda this morning (6 August).
CFA and Ambulance Victoria responded to a call at...
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Ferntree Gully man fined over Traralgon fuel tank leak
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has fined a Ferntree Gully man more than a thousand dollars over a leak from an old service station’s...
