Heading from the hills to the climate strike
A group of Dandenong Ranges residents joined the thousands of people that made their way to the climate strike in Melbourne on 20 September.
According...
Unbridled ambition overcomes horror horse fall
When Kathryn Kurcos fell off a horse, leaving her paralysed and with severe brain injuries she was told she would never walk again.
But after...
Children’s reading goes to the dogs — and that’s a good thing
At 10 years of age, Bucky is the youngest staff member at Gembrook Primary School.
But, there are a couple of differences between Bucky and...
Bittersweet last day at Silvan Primary
The last days of school are always bittersweet.
Teachers organise a range of enjoyable and exciting activities to lull you into the holiday period...
Tecoma’s fence of flowers
While the arrival of wattles, daffodils and magnolias herald the coming of spring, one place in Tecoma has been blooming all winter.
From idea to...
Climax. For one night only
After a year in the Museum, the unique Climax Locomotive is again travelling on the Puffing Billy line from Menzies Creek to Lakeside.
This once-in-a-year...
Partake in the pleasure of PatchFest
The patch Primary School is gearing up for their annual PatchFest festival, taking place on 19 October.
Only in its second year the major...
Fire season preparations ramp up
The State Government is urging Victorians to start preparing for the upcoming bushfire season, with elevated fire conditions expected over summer.
Minister for Police and...
Council stands firm and refuses to extend the Belgrave Outdoor Pool season
Yarra Ranges Council has reiterated that the Belgrave Outdoor Pool season will not be extended.
In a written question to the Council at the Yarra...
Planting day sees families unite
A group of families from the Yarra Ranges gathered at the first-ever Growing Together Tree Planting Day on 15 September at the Lilydale Lake.
The...
Emerald Secondary students design reverse vending machine to reduce plastic waste
In this age of rapidly melting glaciers, terrifying bushfires and ever more damaging hurricanes, it is hard to believe that the people leading the...
Jill will live on
“I don't know where I am going, but I hope there aren't a lot of stairs.”
These were the final words from Jill Heinze in...