Gembrook award winner puts Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in the spotlight
Brad Battin has recognised Gembrook resident Melissa Williamson for her outstanding service and commitment to the Gembrook region.
On 1 October – as part of...
Scout awards for years of service
A handful of Scout leaders from the 1st Mount Evelyn Scout Group have been recognised for their many years of exceptional service to scouting.
Jillian...
Hero cat named Sandy wins rescue award for saving owner’s life
Can cats be good bois to?
The question lends itself to the popular interweb obsession of calling dogs, good bois, but I argue that cats,...
It’s No Killing Joke – It’s Much Better
Joker
Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz
Rated MA15+
Joker is a harrowing, engrossing character drama about the rise of iconic supervillain The Joker.
Joaquin...
Operation Motosafe aims to keep motorcyclists safe
For the month of October, police in the Yarra Ranges will take part in Operation MotoSafe, which aims to keep motorcyclists safe and free...
What do you know about mental health?
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to check in on their mental health and seek help if they’re not okay, ahead of Mental...
Swarming bees: what’s it all about, and why do they do that?
Bees. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them.
It seems that in spring, even more noteworthy then angry magpies swooping careless and innocent children...
Gembrook Community Awards recognises unsung heroes
The community of Gembrook has seen more hardship than most.
In the past year they lost a communal pub and a beloved resident. But...
Historic garden opening
This October, Edna Walling’s historic gardens at Bickleigh Vale will open to the public for one day only.
Open Gardens Victoria is hosting a rare...
Spooktacular Halloween on the Green
The third Halloween on the Green, organised by The Philanthropic Collective will be held from 12-7pm on Saturday, 26 October at the Ferny Creek...
Parking plans to go ahead following feedback
Residents, traders and passengers have provided feedback on the new multi-deck car park being built at Belgrave Station.
According to the feedback, locals support the...
No mountain tough enough
The moment Nick Whiley realised he had reached the peak of one of the world’s most famous mountains, he was overwhelmed with a sense...
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Learn the science of laughter at Belgrave Library
Belgrave Library will be hosting an event on Saturday 16 November from 11am to 12pm, where visitors can discover the power of laughter and...
