Emerald SES is opening up
The busiest SES unit in Victoria is also one of the most under resourced.
For years Emerald SES members have worked out of a small,...
Toddler injured in platform slip
A toddler who slipped over on a Puffing Billy platform continued his journey with his family before an ambulance ride to hospital.
An Ambulance Victoria...
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Head-on crash
Police are blaming fatigue for a head-on collision on Monbulk Road, near Ferndale Road, on Sunday 14 July.
Monbulk Police told the Mail that...
Father and son killed as falling gum tree smashes moving car
A father and son from Cockatoo have died after a gum tree fell onto their car as they drove through Sherbrooke on Sunday evening,...
Batting for Bluey
There are not many people in the Monbulk and Gembrook communities who don’t know Christian Fraser.
Known to most as ‘Bluey,’ the hills local grew...
Local startup is filling fashion void for shoppers with disabilities
We all have different expectations from our clothes.
We use clothing to express our personalities and to fit in with our peer groups, so we...
A mother and her children … a loving bond
During the month of July, mothers and their children across Australia, are being given the chance to be photographed for an upcoming book called...
A guitar craftsman in the making
Tecoma resident Isaac Waterhouse is hoping his first custom-designed guitar will help launch a career in the specialised world of guitar luthiers.
The former Beaconhills...
Charges over church burglaries
Police charged two men over a series of alleged burglaries at places of worship, including one in Mount Evelyn.
They alleged the burglaries occurred between...
Wild, wet and windy: severe weather batters the Dandenongs
Despite wet and windy conditions around the Dandenongs, local SES crews are been pleased to report there was no significant damage in and surrounding...
Fundraising foray
Locals have formed a Gembrook Pub Working Group to try to bring a pub back to the town.
The group has been established under the...
Creative and innovative school holiday activities
Yarra Ranges Council, Eastern Regional Libraries, Milwarra Primary School, ADRA and Inspiro have teamed up to provide several free, fun-filled activities to keep the...
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‘Hills with Heart’ launches to public view in Emerald
A poignant local hills art project has officially launched and remains on display until the end of September.
Photographer Tracey Sharp has put together...
