News
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Old bakehouse’s new life
Emerald Community House will soon offer a complete community food hub out of the National Trust listed Old Emerald Bakehouse, after years of restoration works…
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The gift of Easter joy
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District delivered some Easter joy to residents of Emerald Glades recently. Community Service Member at the Rotary Club of…
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Operation Nexus
Police will be out in force this Easter long weekend to target speeding, drink and drug driving and mobile phone use. As many hit the…
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ANZAC Covid confusion
Plans for ANZAC Day commemorations across the Hills remain in limbo, with local RSL branches grappling with confusion over ever-changing Covid restrictions and crowd limits.…
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Man dies after being hit by car in Ringwood
An elderly man has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Ringwood earlier this month. The 74-year-old man was crossing Maroondah Highway…
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Sod turned for Knox Netball upgrades
Highly anticipated upgrades and expansions at the Knox Regional Netball Centre are a step closer to beginning, with an official turning of the sod occurring…
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Small business employment subsidies
Businesses in the Dandenong Ranges are urged to investigate their eligibility for wage subsidy payments of up to $20,000 per worker to take on people…
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New law gives second chances
Victoria has become the final Australian state to introduce a spent conviction scheme, allowing those with criminal records the chance to wipe the slate clean.…
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Full STEAM ahead for Yarra Valley school
Monbulk MP and Acting Premier James Merlino toured Upper Yarra Secondary College’s new STEAM pavilion on Friday 26 March as the school celebrated the completion…
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Cuckoo sale ’close’
Olinda’s iconic Cuckoo restaurant is close to being sold and will most likely reopen under new ownership as a Bavarian-themed restaurant according to the selling…
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Popular president hands over top-role
The popular president of Mt Evelyn RSL recently announced his retirement from the top job, after 10 years of taking the club from strength to…
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Crushed rock covers Kallista
A huge clean-up is underway in Kallista after a truck hauling stones overturned on a busy round-a-bout in the towns centre. Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol…