Fatal Monbulk fire
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Monbulk on 28 July.
Emergency services attended an address in Nugent Road about 9.40pm...
Concerning Covid trend for Yarra Ranges
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Yarra Ranges have skyrocketed over the past week, with a local aged care home facing a significant outbreak.
The number...
Kallista fuel fear
Kallista residents and business owners are fuming at the proposed development of a petrol station in the town’s main street.
A planning application for 80-82...
Face shields mask hope
Last Thursday, 23 July, was the first day residents across the Yarra Ranges were forced to wear face masks outside their homes due to...
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Face mask fines at 1000 Steps
A man and woman were issued fines for failing to comply with the Chief Health Officer directions during an...
The Belgrave bubble man
A man in Belgrave has taken mandatory face masks to the next level, instead rolling around the main street in an inflatable bubble.
In a...
Search for children who follow in Fred Hollows’ footsteps
Parent’s, teachers, principals and community members are being encouraged to nominate a Grade 6 student for the annual Fred Hollows Humanity Award.
The award recognises...
Continuing the chords through Covid
Music therapist Cath Russell hopes to help struggling musicians during Covid-19 and use music for community development through her new role at the Dandenong...
Community lights up the dark
The Montrose community is bringing brightness to the streets during these dark winter nights of lockdown.
The town’s Light Up Lockdown campaign has seen households...
Station car park a popular prospect
A survey asking for feedback on the new multi-deck car park at Belgrave Station shows that an overwhelming number of respondents support the development.
The...
The piper’s tale
Mount Evelyn’s Iain Townsley might not be easily recognised when walking down the street, but most locals would know the familiar sounds from his...
Funding for regional accommodation
Thousands of accommodation providers across regional Victoria can now access funding to cover the cost of lost refunds during the coronavirus pandemic.
Applications for the...
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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...
