Woman dies in two-car crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Gembrook after a Cranbourne woman died as a result of the Saturday 20 June...
Rare objects gifted to RSL
Members of the Mt Evelyn RSL were left feeling “pleasantly surprised” after recently being gifted numerous rare WWI objects by a local family.
The objects,...
Firewood collection season to close
This year’s autumn Firewood Collection Season will close across the state at midnight, 30 June.
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) chief fire officer Chris Hardman...
Australia Post opens local community grants
Not-for-profit community organisations can apply for an Australia Post Community Grant, with up to $10,000 available to each recipient.
This year the initiative will focus...
Cardinia off limits
Roving testing squads and government “doorknockers” will travel across the Cardinia Shire, as residents are urged to limit their movements after the area was...
Woman charged in relation to Lysterfield death
Missing Persons Squad detectives have charged a woman in relation to the death of a man located in Lysterfield on 17 June.
While a formal...
Time’s ticking for local lotto winner
A TattsLotto winner who bought their ticket at Emerald Newsagency has only three months left to claim their prize, worth over $1 million.
Officials from...
Cafe beanie comp to ‘brighten people’s day’
The Patch General Store is celebrating reopening its doors by hosting a beanie competition throughout June.
The cafe is offering a free coffee and breakfast...
School seeks strength through knot tying
Upwey South Primary School is using a community arts project to help symbolise strength during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The ribbon tie project has seen both...
Crime rises in Yarra Ranges
Over the past year, crime in the Yarra Ranges has climbed by over 7 per cent.
According to the latest Crime Agency Statistics, the total...
Investigation into body located in Lysterfield continues
Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad are investigating after a body was located in Lysterfield on 17 June.
While a formal identification is yet to...
Eastern suburbs lead the fight against violence
A new campaign has been developed in the eastern suburbs to help fight against family violence during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The #TogetherforRespectAtHome social marketing campaign...