School holiday fun for all!
The end of term is nigh! If you are a parental unit without a plan, relax because the Yarra Ranges is chock full of...
800 meal nights for Foothills Community Care
Since 2007 the Foothills Community Care organisation has provided the community with free meals and opportunities to connect and socialise.
As of Wednesday 25 September,...
New village group in Ferntree Gully forms up for the area’s future
An inspired group has taken the word 'community' to heart and recently formed a township group for the Ferntree Gully Village area.
Ferntree Gully...
Yarra Valley Water contributes to the circular economy with new sustainable tape
Yarra Valley Water is switching to recycled barricade tape at worksites, removing over 100 km of virgin plastic tape from circulation every year.
The new...
‘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...
Sassafras car crash leaves young man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
A 26-year-old Olinda man was airlifted to the hospital after being trapped in his overturned car overnight following a harrowing plunge off a cliff...
Community radio station hosting annual Radiothon
From 16 September to 13 October 3MDR 97.1fm will be holding its annual subscription and donation drive with the theme “But Wait …There’s More!”.
This...
NAB unveils disaster relief grants for severe storms victims
NAB launches relief measures for customers affected by major storms in Victoria which commenced 25 August 2024.
Disaster Relief Grants of $1000 are being made...
Emerald Primary School hit by alleged firebugs
Emerald Primary School has escaped serious damage after a fire was allegedly lit on-site by a group of unknown youths over the weekend.
On...
Vets welcome recommendations but call for immediate action
The final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide was handed down on Monday 9 September - a pivotal moment addressing...
John’s resilient fight against blood cancer
Emerald resident John received a call from his doctor nearly two years ago urging him to come in for immediate testing, as his previous...
Boronia’s aspiring astronaut returns from groundbreaking microgravity research in Ottawa
Boronia’s aspiring astronaut, Celene Meraz Benavente, has returned from an extraordinary week in Ottawa Canada, where she engaged in cutting-edge research and training in...
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Getting ready for bushfire
As the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley enter the pointy end of the fire danger period, local brigades have ramped up their community engagement activities.
This...
